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Dean Henderson 'set for showdown talks over Manchester United future'

By Ben Sully | 08 May 2023

Henderson 'set for showdown talks over Man United future'

Dean Henderson will reportedly hold talks over his future when he returns to Manchester United following a loan spell with Nottingham Forest.

Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is expected to hold talks over his future this summer.

Henderson has spent the 2022-23 campaign on loan with Nottingham Forest, but his season has been brought to a premature end due to injury.

The Man United academy product has been sidelined since January, but he was understood to be closing in on a return to action.

However, he suffered a setback in his recovery from a thigh problem, ensuring that he will miss the remainder of the campaign.

Henderson will return to Man United at the end of the season after keeping six clean sheets in 20 competitive appearances for Forest.

Dean Henderson in action for Nottingham Forest on August 6, 2022 © Reuters

The 26-year-old was restricted to just three competitive appearances for the Red Devils last term, and he expressed his frustration about his lack of playing time during an interview in August last year.

Henderson admitted that he was "fuming" over the situation and stated that he felt promises had been broken.

According to ESPN, Henderson will hold talks over his Man United future this summer as Erik ten Hag considers his goalkeeping options.

The report claims that the England international is attracting interest from the Premier League and clubs abroad.

Henderson is expected to recover from his injury in time for pre-season, but it remains to be seen whether he will be a Man United player next term.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag before the match on May 4, 2023 © Reuters

Despite coming through the youth ranks at Old Trafford, he has been unable to secure regular playing time at the club, making just 29 Man United appearances during his senior career.

There is currently uncertainty surrounding Man United's goalkeeping department, with current number one David de Gea out of contract at the end of the season.

Man United are expected to agree fresh terms that would see De Gea take a basic wage cut, but his new deal is set to include increased performance-related bonuses.

De Gea has been given no guarantees that he will be Ten Hag's first-choice next season, with the Red Devils expected to sign a new shot-stopper.

They have been linked with a number of potential targets, including Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, who is set to enter the final 12 months of his contract.