Manchester United have agreed a bumper contract extension with Dean Henderson. The goalkeeper’s future has been the subject of speculation after a brilliant maiden campaign in the Premier League while on loan at Sheffield United.
Henderson is determined to become the No 1 at Old Trafford but David De Gea is currently in possession of the shirt.
De Gea’s questionable form compared to Henderson’s fine displays has resulted in a conversation about who should start between the sticks next term.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed the 23-year-old to become the club’s long-term choice but publicly threw his weight behind the Spaniard in the short term.
The more pressing issue for club chiefs was to tie Henderson down to a long-term contract due to his previous deal expiring in 2022 while fighting off interest from Chelsea.
Frank Lampard wants a new goalkeeper after being left less than impressed by club-record signing Kepa Arrizabalaga.
While Solskjaer is currently unable to guarantee Henderson the first-team spot, Lampard was prepared to make him a regular.
But Football Insider claim United sent Chelsea a blunt message that they would not sell Henderson to a top-four rival.
The Red Devils will announce that the England stopper has agreed a new contract in the coming days.
The Manchester-born ace will put pen to paper on a six-year deal worth in excess of £100,000-a-week.
He is set to remain at Old Trafford to challenge De Gea for the No 1 jersey.
A third campaign at Bramall Lane is off the cards after the Blades spent £18.5m on Aaron Ramsdale from Bournemouth.
Henderson conceded 78 goals in 86 appearances, keeping 35 clean sheets, in two seasons with the club.