Newcastle United will offer Karl Darlow to Manchester United in a bid to secure the signing of Dean Henderson, according to reports.
The Manchester Evening News understands that the United goalkeeper is closing in on a move to the Magpies, with Henderson in Newcastle last Wednesday for talks. The MEN reported last week that discussions have been held over a season-long loan, though a permanent switch has yet to be ruled out.
Henderson has endured a frustrating season in which his playing opportunities have been severely limited due to the resurgent form of David de Gea, finishing the campaign with just three appearances to his name with none coming in the Premier League. The academy graduate had looked set to usurp De Gea as United's No.1 before the campaign began but a nasty bout of Covid ruled him out for the opening weeks of the season and opened the door for the Spaniard to re-establish his spot.
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With De Gea looking likely to maintain his place between the sticks under new manager Erik ten Hag, Henderson has been freed to seek regular action elsewhere. Newcastle want Henderson to be their first-choice goalkeeper next season and, according to The Sun, are 'set to offer' Darlow as part of the deal.
Darlow is Newcastle's back-up and played eight times in the league last season, and it's reported that Newcastle hope the offer of a swap will help get the signing of Henderson over the line as United's options in the position won't be impacted.
Newcastle attempted the same trick in January as they tried to sign Henderson on loan for the rest of the season. They offered Martin Dubravka in exchange but the player rejected the proposal and the deal fell through.
Meanwhile, United face plenty of competition if they are to strengthen their side in the summer transfer window. Chelsea are being linked with two players who United are said to have shown an interest in signing themselves.
Goal credit them with an interest in RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku while another report from the same outlet suggests they are also interested in Monaco ace Aurelien Tchouameni. However, the defensive midfielder is reportedly closing in on a move to Real Madrid.
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