Dean Henderson appeared for England at the UEFA U-21 Championship this summer (Picture: Getty Images)

Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is set to sign a new contract with the club and immediately head out on loan again.

The 22-year-old is highly thought of at Old Trafford and the Red Devils are keen to see him commit his future to the club and potential replace David De Gea as number one in the long-term.

However, the Spaniard is still first choice between the sticks, so they are happy for him to go back out on loan to Sheffield United, as he did last season.

Henderson impressed for the Blades last campaign as they won promotion to the Premier League and now he will be given the chance to play for them in the top flight, reports the Mail Online.


Henderson impressed for Sheffield United last season (Picture: AMA/Getty Images)

The young stopper played 46 games for the South Yorkshrie club last season, his first taste of Championship action and he was a hit with manager Chris Wilder.



He spent the previous season at League One outfit Shrewsbury and has previously played on loan spells at Grimsby Town and Stockport County.

Henderson has also caught the eye of England selectors, performing for his country at this summer’s Under-21 European Championship, although the Young Lions fell at the group stage.

While playing at the tournament, Henderson declared his ambitious plans: ‘I’m good enough to be a Premier League goalkeeper. I deserve that chance.

‘It’s a tough one to say where. But do I think I should be playing at Manchester United now? Yes I do.’

Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had wanted Henderson to join the rest of the first team on their pre-season tour of Asia but the keeper was keen to stay in England and sort out his future.

He is keen to play regularly, and this new deal at Old Trafford and return to Bramall Lane should fulfill his wishes.

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