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Nathan Bliss

Does Manchester United's Dean Henderson have the potential to replace David De Gea? We asked Football Manager

Manchester United are predicted to be very active in this summer's transfer window, with a number of key positions in need of some extra quality, but there's one position where they're very well stocked - in goal.

In David De Gea, they have arguably the world's best goalkeeper, despite recent form, who's capable of winning the club points on his own.

And, in Sergio Romero, they have arguably the world's best backup goalkeeper.

With Dean Henderson returning to the club, after a successful loan spell at Sheffield United last season, they also have one of the most impressive young English goalkeepers at their disposal too.

But, how good is Henderson? And, could he replace De Gea in a few years?

We asked Football Manager 2019...

Dean Henderson - Manchester United

Current Ability: 126/200

Potential Ability: 155/200

Positions: GK

Top Attributes (out of 20): Reflexes (15), determination (15), natural fitness (15), kicking (14), command of area (14), acceleration (14), agility (14), jumping reach (14).

Dean Henderson's profile on Football Manager 2019 (Football Manager 2019)

According to his profile on Football Manager 2019, Dean Henderson is a well rounded goalkeeper with some impressive attributes.

The 22-year-old has all the basic attributes that are essential to be a good goalkeeper, including strong reflexes, agility, command of area, aerial reach, jumping reach, determination and anticipation.

At 6ft3in, Henderson is also a decent height for a goalkeeper.

However, the English youngster also has superb technical attributes, including impressive passing, kicking, composure, technique and first touch attributes.

The United 'keeper has a current ability of 126 out of 200 on Football Manager 2019, to put that into context, that's slightly lower than backup keeper Sergio Romero (140).

However, Henderson's potential ability of 155 out of 200, this means he could become a lot better than Romero in the future. But, in comparison to David De Gea (179), Henderson has a long way to go.

Football Manager 2019 suggests that Henderson can become a top quality Premier League goalkeeper, but may not reach De Gea's level.

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