Manchester United are expected to allow Dean Henderson to remain at Sheffield United for the remainder of the season.
The 23-year-old’s loan deal is due to expire in June but the Premier League campaign is now set to extend beyond that, having been put on hold by the coronavirus pandemic.
Henderson has been one of the Blades’ most impressive performers this season as they have taken the Premier League by storm
Man United and Sheffield United are both vying for European qualification, meaning the Red Devils would be helping a rival if they allow them to keep Henderson.
Man United are sitting fifth in the Premier League, on 45 points, while Sheffield United are in seventh, two points behind but with a game in hand.
Despite that, The Telegraph report that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is prepared to let Henderson see out the season at Bramall Lane.
Premier League chiefs are hoping to restart the season next month, with Friday June 12 the initial proposed date. It would take the 2019-20 campaign well into July.
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Henderson is among a number of players whose deals are due to expire next month, posing a real problem for clubs.
Henderson has been oustanding for Sheffield United on their return to the Premier League, having also spent last season on loan at the club and playing a major role in them winning promotion.
He has recorded the second most clean sheets in the league (10) and has been tipped by boss Chris Wilder to become England’s number one.
Henderson also been backed to return to United and usurp David de Dea as the club’s first choice ‘keeper.