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Andrew Beasley

Manchester United morning headlines as Premier League fixtures released, Henderson returns

Here are the Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, August 20.

United fixtures released

The Premier League has released the fixtures for the upcoming 2020/21 campaign.

Despite only just finishing their campaign, United already know who and when their opponents will be over the next nine months. The dates of all 380 fixtures being played from the weekend of September 12 - a much later start date than usual due to the coronavirus lockdown that caused the late finish of the last campaign - have been revealed.

United were due to take on Burnley on the opening weekend at Turf Moor, but that has been postponed to allow a 30-day gap between season's for the Reds.

Read the full fixture list here

Henderson comments on his future

Dean Henderson has spent the previous two seasons on loan with Sheffield United, enjoying great success.

The Blades won promotion to the Premier League during his debut campaign with them, then finished ninth in their first season back in the top flight.

The 23-year-old is looking to become Manchester United’s first choice goalkeeper, but has the small problem of David de Gea blocking his path. MEN Sport understands United are in discussions over a new deal for Henderson, amid interest from Chelsea in signing him. 

"I can’t wait for the next chapter! Once again, thank you for everything! Once a blade, always a blade,” the goalkeeper wrote on Twitter, thanking Sheffield United.

Read the full statement here

Grealish swap deal rumoured

With Henderson returning to the club, at least for now, MEN Sport understands the Reds are open to selling Sergio Romero.

And with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still looking to sign Jack Grealish from Aston Villa, the Daily Mail are reporting that Romero may be included as part of the deal to convince the West Midlands side to part with their star.

Villa are said to be interested in Henderson, but United are hoping that their Argentine ‘keeper will suffice for Dean Smith’s team instead.

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