Dean Henderson would struggle to come into Newcastle United and immediately up-root Martin Dubravka from the number one spot. The Magpies have been strongly linked with a summer move for the Manchester United stopper.
Sources close to the club played down interest in the 25-year-old after reports claimed earlier this month that a deal was ‘close.’ It’s felt that while a new goalkeeper would be welcomed before the new season, Henderson isn’t an instant upgrade on Dubravka.
Speaking on The Everything is Black and White Podcast, Newcastle United Editor Aaron Stokes said: “He’s come through as this big prospect at Manchester United and everyone thought he was going to swoop and steal David de Gea’s number one jersey but that hasn’t been the case.