Dean Henderson's Man Utd future 'hangs in the balance' after he is DROPPED

Published on: 18 May 2021

Dean Henderson's future at Manchester United is far from certain after he was dropped for their match against Fulham, according to reports.

The 24-year-old had started nine of the last 10 Premier League games prior Tuesday evening's match, but boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer chose to reinstate David de Gea.

And despite the Spain international's future at Old Trafford looking uncertain, Sky Sports claim his England counterpart's long-term prospects at the club 'hang in the balance' after his latest omission.

The report adds De Gea, 30, is also likely to get the nod for next week's Europa League final against Villarreal, adding to the doubts over Henderson's future.

Henderson only wants to stay at Old Trafford next season if he is Ole Solskjaer's No 1, which has been thrown into doubt by the Norwegian's latest decision.

The claims come less than a week after Henderson's performance was scrutinised in the home defeat by Liverpool, after he spilled a Trent Alexander-Arnold shot into the path of eventual goalscorer Roberto Firmino.

The error saw former United midfielder Roy Keane claim Henderson lacks presence in goal, with the goalkeeper also criticised for his positioning for Mohamed Salah's fourth goal.

But since displacing de Gea as league goalkeeper at the beginning of March, the club have lost just once and Henderson himself has delivered excellent performances in crucial away games at Manchester City, Tottenham, Real Sociedad and AC Milan.

Speaking ahead of the Fulham game, Solskjaer said: 'It is David's turn to play now. Of course he has played in Europe, Dean's played most of the league games.

'For me it is about having two keepers ready for the final which is important.

Asked if he had decided who would start the Europa League final, the Norwegian added: 'It is up for grabs. I will make up my mind after these last two league games.'

Reports in February suggested Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund would be the frontrunners to sign the former Sheffield United stopper if he decides to leave United this summer.

The England international was open to playing abroad alongside the lure of regular Champions League football too, which the Bundesliga side guaranteed at the weekend.

The Red Devils showed their intent towards Henderson in August last year as he signed a five-year deal worth £120,000 per week.

However, De Gea's £350,000-a-week contract still has another two years to run plus an additional 12-month option.

Source: m.allfootballapp.com

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