Newcastle United journalist Dominic Scurr added his take to the speculation surrounding Newcastle United and the pursuit of Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
The lowdown: Recent reports
Reliable journalist for the Manchester Evening News, Samuel Luckhurst, has this week claimed that the Magpies are 'closing in' on a move for Henderson.
It is believed that the 25-year-old was heading to North East this week to put the final pieces of a move together ahead of the summer transfer window, as Magpies boss Eddie Howe prepares for a busy off-season.
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However, it now appears that the switch may not be as far along as Luckhurst claims following a contradictory report...
The latest: Scurr's update
Taking to Twitter in response to reports elsewhere, The Shields Gazette journalist Scurr was quick to state that 'sources at Newcastle' have denied a move is close to completion.
Citing his own story, he stated: “Reports suggesting MUFC goalkeeper Dean Henderson is on the verge of completing a move to NUFC. But sources at Newcastle have been quick to play down the story.”
Within the report, Scurr confirms Henderson is a target who has been 'discussed', likely for a season-long loan deal, but also reconfirms that those close to the club have 'quickly played down' the likelihood of it happening in the coming days.
The verdict: Make it happen
Whilst few could question the service of 33-year-old Martin Dubravka since arriving at the Toon in 2018, it's no surprise that Howe would be on the lookout for additional goalkeeper options to challenge the Slovakian.
Capped once by England, Henderson enjoyed a stellar 2019/20 campaign whilst on loan at Sheffield United, earning a 7.00 Sofascore rating whilst making 2.7 saves on average per game and keeping 13 Premier League clean sheets.
Since returning to Old Trafford the £16.2million valued man - dubbed as possessing 'insane' ability in 2020 by then-teammate Sander Berge - has found opportunities hard to come by as understudy to David de Gea and a summer move could suit all parties, including Newcastle.
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