Newcastle United have identified Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson as a late loan target in a move which could block a deal for Jesse Lingard.
That is according to the Manchester Evening News, with the Magpies limited to loaning just one player from a rival Premier League club.
Newcastle's approach for Lingard has broken down in recent days due to the Red Devils' insistence on a hefty survival bonus, reportedly in the region of £12m.
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The 29-year-old has started just twice for Manchester United this season, and is due to the leave in the summer at the end of his contract.
Eddie Howe already has Karl Darlow, Martin Dubravka, Mark Gillespie and Freddie Woodman at his disposal, but Newcastle's defensive record is said to have led the the head coach to identify Henderson as a target.
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The former Sheffield United loanee was due to start the season as the Red Devils' number one, but the recent form of David De Gea has led the 24-year-old to push for a mid-season exit.
Ralf Rangnick is said to have turned down a request for a loan exit before the window opened, but Ajax are also reported to have made contract with the goalkeeper's representatives.
If Newcastle go on to secure a loan deal for Henderson, it would mean the Magpies would either have to move on from their interest in Lingard or broker a permanent deal.
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