Published 19:17 IST, August 19th 2020
Aaron Ramsdale undergoes Sheffield medical; what next for Man United's Dean Henderson?
Sheffield United are closing in on the signing of Bournemouth 'keeper Aaron Ramsdale despite an interest in retaining Dean Henderson's services for next season.
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Man United have a huge selection dilemma on ir hands ahe of 2020-21 season with Dean Henderson set to return after a productive loan spell at Sheffield United. English shot-stopper was one of best goalkeepers in Premier League last season, while Man United .1 David de Gea struggled in goal, often guilty of conceding important goals, including two in FA Cup semi-final. Rumours suggested that Dean Henderson was set to be loaned back to Sheffield United for ar season, but doubts have been raised after reports emerged of Aaron Ramsdale having a medical ahe of a move to Bles.
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Football transfer news: Dean Henderson in line for bumper Man United deal as Sheffield United close in on Aaron Ramsdale
Aaron Ramsdale is reportedly undergoing a medical at Sheffield United ahe of his move from Bournemouth. shot-stopper is set to return to Sheffield United three years after leaving for Cherries in a move that is expected to cost Bles £18.5 million. Chris Wilder's side faced competition from Aston Villa for his signature, but Villa seemed to have cooled ir interest and Ramsdale's representatives continued to move forward. Sheffield United's move for Ramsdale comes in after incumbent . 1 Dean Henderson, on loan from Man United, is in talks over a lucrative long-term deal.
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Dean Henderson's form this season saw him land a PFA Young Player of Year mination, which was eventually won by Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arld. 23-year-old has also courted interest from Chelsea, with Blues looking to replace record-signing Kepa Arrizabalaga after his woeful form his season. Calls for Dean Henderson to be England's first choice for w postponed Euro 2020 have also grown and it is understood he only wants to return to Old Trafford if he's guaranteed to be first choice and is starting every week. Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is yet to make a call on his starting goalkeeper and backed David de Gea after restart, despite his error-stricken performances.
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Despite signing Aaron Ramsdale, Sheffield United remain interested in sealing anr season-long for Dean Henderson. Man United 'keeper spent last two seasons on loan at Bramall Lane, helped Bles seal promotion and n finish ninth in ir return to Premier League. Red Devils are keen to have Dean Henderson amongst ir ranks and are set to award him a lucrative four-year £100,000-a-week contract. David de Gea remains confident of keeping .1 shirt at Old Trafford, and Solskaer seems to favour Spaniard, but Henderson's form can hardly be igred. For w, ar loan move for Dean Henderson seems to be on cards before he can challenge for a starting spot at Man United.
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(Im Courtesy: premierleague.com, Aaron Ramsdale Instagram)
19:17 IST, August 19th 2020