Manchester United have received two enquiries from interested clubs for Dean Henderson.
Dean Henderson is currently out on loan at Nottingham Forest. His future at Manchester United remains unclear.
He has two years left on his current contract, and so this summer is an opportune time to cash in.
The Athletic report: “Two clubs have made contact over a permanent transfer.”
Clubs contact United over Dean Henderson move
Top goalkeepers are hard to find and Dean Henderson is a proven Premier League performer. He has also represented England, and in the right club situation, has the potential to become a Three Lions regular.
The Athletic report that while Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is open to trying Henderson in pre-season, an exit is his most likely path.
The combination of interest, and Henderson’s sale value, makes it likely he will be sold.
Even if David de Gea is not retained, it’s hard to see a way forward for Henderson at Old Trafford.
The identity of the two clubs remains a mystery, although we can take an educated guess at who they could be.
One could be his current loan side Nottingham Forest, where he has made 20 starts this season.
Another may be his former loan club Sheffield United, who are currently on track for automatic promotion back to the Premier League.
ESPN meanwhile report he is of interest to Tottenham Hotspur, which raises the prospect of a potential player plus cash swap to reduce the price of Harry Kane.
However, Spurs do not have a manager at present, so their interest will depend on their next appointment.
No firm bids are yet submitted, but the fact there are enquiries over a permanent deal bodes well for the summer ahead.
United may need to sell to bolster funds to comply with Financial Fair Play, and Henderson is a player with good sale value.
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