Published 14:47 IST, July 20th 2020
Man United fans want Dean Henderson to replace woeful David de Gea after series of howlers
Man United fans have called for on-loan keeper Dean Henderson to replace current No. 1 David de Gea after another horror show in the FA Cup semi-final.
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Man United fell to a disappointing 3-1 defeat against Chelsea in FA Cup semi-final on Sunday. defeat saw end of Red Devils' 19-game unbeaten run and it was largely owed to two David de Gea mistakes against Blues. De Gea's error-strewn displays over past 18 months have increased calls for on-loan keeper Dean Henderson to replace him next season.
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De Gea mistakes cost Man United; Fans want Dean Henderson to become first-choice goalkeeper next season
Calls for Man United goalkeeper David de Gea to be replaced grew louder on Sunday when 29-year-old gifted Chelsea a 3-1 win in FA Cup semi-final. Spaniard was at fault for Olivier Giroud's opener, before making a schoolboy error for Mason Mount's second. Fans were livid after yet ar series of De Gea mistakes cost Man United dear and demanded he be replaced by . 2 Sergio Romero or Dean Henderson, who is currently on loan with Sheffield United.
Henderson has been fine for Blades this season and has kept 13 clean sheets in Premier League. His passing and distribution have impressed many who have kept a close eye on his development at Bramall lane. Dean Henderson signed a new contract last summer, extending his stay at Old Trafford to June 2022. Man United . 2 and Argentine international Sergio Romero has also showcased his reliability between sticks and fans want him to be man behind defence for rest of season.
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Dean Henderson vs De Gea: David De Gea contract at Man United
Despite showing signs of a surprise slump in form, Man United offered David de Gea a new contract in summer after 29-year-old only had a year left on his previous deal. De Gea contract extension meant Spaniard w pockets a whopping £375,000 a week, making him highest-paid goalkeeper in world. extension keeps him at Old Trafford until 2023, making him a difficult asset to sell.
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De Gea's ws and his contract would demand a substantial fee for suitors to get him on board, but for past 18 months, Spaniard has looked a pale shadow of his heroic past. At 29, De Gea still has time to turn a corner and get back to his very best. However, former Atletico Madrid man has to do it quickly with Man United having Dean Henderson and Sergio Romero waiting in wings.
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(Im Courtesy: Dean Henderson, David de Gea Instagram)
14:47 IST, July 20th 2020