Manchester United Opinion: Man United must offer fresh terms to Dean Henderson
According to a report from Mirror, Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is set to agree on a new deal after an impressive loan spell with the Sheffield United. The report also claims that the England U-21 goalkeeper will be loaned back to the Blades for the upcoming season.
Impressive performances with the Blades and the Three Lions
Henderson played a great role behind the Blades’ promotion to Premier league in the recently concluded season.
In the long run, the 22-year-old kept 21 clean sheets, the highest by a Championship goalkeeper and have conceded only 41 goals.
Furthermore, his contribution for the Three Lions team turns out to be nothing short of greatness as he put up a stellar display against France in Euro U-21 competition. Despite ending on the losing side, Henderson pulled off a series of fine saves and also denied an opposition’s penalty.
De Gea’s uncertain future at Old Trafford
It has been that kind of season for United’s No 1, David de Gea, not only in terms of his lacklustre performances on the field but also with his wages issues with the club.
The Red Devils are reluctant to meet his high wages demands thereby allowing the 28-year-old to have second thoughts about his future. The ex-Atletico Madrid man’s contract at Old Trafford ends next season, with PSG and Real Madrid tracking his situation.
Is Henderson the right one to succeed De Gea?
The Spaniard’s situation has forced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sort out the replacements and the names like Gianluigi Donnarumma, Jasper Cillessen emerged on the wishlist.
Even, the Norwegian manager has tabled the idea of promoting Sergi Romero, who has been serving as United’s second string shot-stopper for years.
And United don’t have to look outside while they are having an option off the shelf named Henderson. The English youngster holds every trait to succeed De Gea as he has already shared a glimpse in his previous loan spells and with the Three Lions U-21 side as well.
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My Verdict
Henderson has been depleted with the first team chances owing to his subsequent loan spells at various English clubs since his move to Old Trafford.
And the Red Devils sending him out on another loan spell while he is at this zenith doesn’t sound wiser. If there is a player who needs to inherit De Gea, then it has to be Henderson.
