Man Utd star in squad to face Nottingham Forest bizarrely given permission to undergo medical for transfer to rivals
DEAN HENDERSON has reportedly been given permission to undergo a medical at Crystal Palace despite being named in the Manchester United squad.
The goalkeeper has been tipped with an exit from Old Trafford this summer after spending last season out on loan at Nottingham Forest.
SunSport revealed that Henderson was closing in on a move to Crystal Palace and he is now set for a medical at the South London club.
It is expected that the deal will be on a loan-to-buy basis.
However, the Telegraph have claimed that he will still travel with the Red Devils for the Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest.
The report suggests that he will be in the squad for the Red Devils despite his exit seemingly close to completion.
The goalkeeper had been on the bench for Uinted’s opening two games of the Premier League season.
Henderson, 26, would arrive at Selhurst Park as the replacement for Vicente Guaita, who is expected to leave the club.
The England international was thought to be on his was to Forest earlier in the summer after his impressive loan spell at the club last season.
However, the East Midlands outfit moved for Arsenal stopper Matt Turner instead.
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Henderson’s chances at Old Trafford had appeared to improve at the start of the transfer window as veteran David de Gea left the club after the expiry of his contract.
But manager Erik ten Hag opted to sign Inter Milan stopper Andre Onana instead.
Should Henderson complete his move to Palace, then he will battle close pal Sam Johnstone for the No.1 spot.
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