Man United news: Pundit shares ‘next level’ claim after Dean Henderson transfer update
Dean Henderson must leave Man United this summer if he has any aspirations to go to the “next level” in his career.
That’s according to former Leeds United hitman Noel Whelan, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the stopper’s future.
According to the Manchester Evening News (17 May), Newcastle are considering a move for Henderson as they look to enhance their squad ahead of next season – with the former Sheffield United loan star reportedly “desperate” to exit Man United.
The same publication has updated (27 May) to claim Henderson’s exit is being delayed because the Red Devils want to sign a replacement first.
The stopper made just three appearances all season and failed to take part in the 2021-22 Premier League.
Whelan insists Henderson has to move for the good of his career.
“Henderson is at the stage in his career where he needs to be playing week in week out,” Whelan told Football Insider‘s Russell Edge.
“If he has aspirations to break into the England setup and compete against all the good goalkeepers England have at the moment, he needs to be playing.
“He needs to leave the cloud, despite the size of it. He hasn’t got past De Gea so sitting on the bench won’t help your career.
“Go somewhere, play week in week out. Then we will see what type of player he is and whether he can take it to the next level.
“He’s not even being contemplated by Southgate right now.”
Henderson spent the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons on loan at Sheffield United.
He made 86 appearances for the club.
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