Newcastle ‘step up transfer interest in £20million-rated Man Utd backup goalkeeper Dean Henderson to be new No1’
NEWCASTLE have increased their interest in Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson, according to reports.
The shot-stopper, 25, was linked with a loan move to Toon in January but the two clubs failed to reach a deal.
Now Newcastle could make a move this summer to sign Henderson on a permanent basis, report The Mirror.
Henderson is said to be keen to play first-team football and could seek a move if he fails to get assurances from Erik ten Hag that he will be first choice next season.
Newcastle reportedly view the England international as the ideal successor to current no.1 Martin Dubravka.
Henderson is reportedly valued at around £20million and could make the switch since he is unlikely to take De Gea’s place in the team.
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The Spaniard is one of the favourite’s to win United’s player of the year award and has limited Henderson to just three appearances this year.
But Ten Hag could be keen to see what Henderson offers as the Englishman is better with the ball at his feet than United’s no.1.
The Dutchman wants to instill a new philosophy at Old Trafford which will see his team play the ball out from the back.
That has sparked rumours Ajax keeper Andre Onana could arrive this summer with the Cameroonian out of contract at the end of June.
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Ten Hag is believed to be planning a raid of the Dutch champions with Brazilian winger Antony linked to United.
United could also utilise the free agent market this summer with Paulo Dybala announcing he will leave Juventus.
The Argentine’s agent reportedly arrived in London over the weekend to hold talks with Premier League clubs – United and Arsenal are thought to be interested.