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Richard Fay

Chris Wilder confirms Manchester United transfer talks over Dean Henderson

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he has already opened talks with Manchester United about the possibility of loaning Dean Henderson again next season.

The 23-year-old has shone during consecutive loan spells with Sheffield United, playing a key role in their promotion to the Premier League as well as their superb first season back.

Henderson has not hidden his desire of becoming United's future No. 1 goalkeeper but knows he faces a difficult battle if he is to dislodge David de Gea in the first-team.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will face a tricky decision when it comes to deciding which shot-stopper should start for United next season, but now Wilder has revealed that another loan move could be on the cards.

Sheffield United confirmed the signing of fellow goalkeeper Wes Foderingham on a free transfer earlier this week, but Wilder says that deal has no affect on a possible loan extension for Henderson.

“Dean and Manchester United know our views on that, we already have started talking to the player and Manchester United,” Wilder said.

“It is their decision and the boy’s decision, we would love to extend that for another season and when we get the news on that decision we will let you know.

“Wes was available, we needed to strengthen that department, there will be a couple of changes going forward in that department. He became available, a free transfer and a three-year deal.”

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