Tom Heaton 'set to stay at Manchester United this summer'

Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Heaton will reportedly stay with the Red Devils this summer, with head coach Erik ten Hag 'reluctant to let him leave'.

The 37-year-old is currently one of three senior goalkeepers at Old Trafford, with Andre Onana recently arriving from Inter Milan, while Dean Henderson is also still at the club.

Henderson is widely expected to join Nottingham Forest on a permanent basis in the near future, but Man United would then almost certainly bring in another goalkeeper, potentially as back-up to Onana.

As a result, Heaton could find himself as the number three next season and with little prospect of earning regular action at Old Trafford.

The Englishman had been widely expected to leave the club over the summer, but he had a 12-month extension activated in his contract, committing him to the Red Devils until June 2024.

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Heaton is believed to be attracting interest from Everton and Luton Town, and he recently admitted that there was uncertainty surrounding his future at Old Trafford.

"It's unsure at the minute. I've got to wait until I speak to the manager and see where we're at," Heaton told reporters while on the club's pre-season tour.

"I love it here. I have been part of this football club for a long time, but I can't lie, I also love playing. We will have a sit down and chat and see where we go."

Heaton was an unused substitute in Man United's last game with Real Madrid on Wednesday, with Onana playing the full 90 minutes for the club on his debut.

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According to talkSPORT, the experienced stopper is set to stay at Old Trafford this summer, as head coach Ten Hag is reluctant to let him leave due to the goalkeeping situation at the club.

Heaton started his professional career at Man United, but he failed to make a first-team appearance for the club before leaving on a permanent basis for Cardiff City in 2010.

The goalkeeper returned to Old Trafford in 2021 following his exit from Aston Villa, but he has only made three appearances for the club in his second spell.

Heaton is yet to feature in the Premier League for the Red Devils, with his two appearances during the 2022-23 campaign coming in the EFL Cup.

Man United will round off their pre-season tour of the United States against Borussia Dortmund on Sunday night before heading back to Europe for their final two friendlies against Lens and Athletic Bilbao.