Man Utd: Solskjaer reflects on Champions League qualification
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly decided that Dean Henderson isn't ready to make the step up as the club's No 1... yet. The Sheffield United loanee has enjoyed a final debut season in the top-flight and is knocking on the door to challenge David de Gea.
Man Utd are set to overlook Dean Henderson for the No 1 spot (Image: GETTY)
It saw Harry Maguire handed the armband, despite only arriving at United last summer from Leicester for £80million.
Solskjaer wanted De Gea to focus on his own performance as opposed to adding more responsibility upon his shoulders.
According to The Sun, Solskjaer has decided that he wants a new No 1 next season, but it won't be Henderson either.
United are said to be weighing up a move for Kasper Schmeichel, who has enjoyed an impressive Premier League career with Leicester since the Foxes secured their return to the top-flight.
Solskjaer and his staff feel as though Henderson may need another two years before he's ready to step up for United.
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They are yet to configure whether they want him as part of the club's set-up next season or whether another loan would be more beneficial.
Sergio Romero is the current back-up goalkeeper but has been linked with a move to Everton and Leeds.
The Argentine is frustrated that he continues to be overlooked after several blunders from De Gea.
Henderson wants to stake his claim to be England's No 1 at next summer's European Championships.
His best chance of achieving that could be to return to Bramall Lane.
Dean Henderson wants to prove he can be Man Utd No 1 but Chelsea want to sign him (Image: GETTY)
Chelsea are one of the clubs to have expressed an interest in snapping up the 23-year-old.
He has already hinted that he may seek to leave United if he doesn't get a crack at the whip.
"I think it's clear for everyone to know. I want to play for Manchester United and England," Henderson told TV3.
"It feels like I always hit a brick wall. Maybe I'll get the opportunity [to play for Man United], maybe I won't, then I'll have to look down a different avenue.
"The fans have to remember what he's [De Gea] done for the last nine years - he's been phenomenal.
"He's probably been the best player at United for that time period. He should get another opportunity.
"I'm a young lad. I'm working hard. I'm a fan of the club and I want to play for them. Hopefully I have a career at Man United like David de Gea has."
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