An expected Manchester United exit has been cast into doubt, with an injury suffered by another Red Devils star tipped to cause a re-think.
The final three weeks of the transfer window are expected to bring about exits for a series of high profile stars at Old Trafford.
Indeed, West Ham have seen a £30m bid for Harry Maguire accepted. Elsewhere, Fenerbahce have succeeded with a €15m offer for Fred.
Goalkeeper Dean Henderson has also been tipped to depart, with a return to Nottingham Forest discussed.
Steve Cooper’s side have already landed Matt Turner from Arsenal for £10m. Nonetheless, Forest do intend to sign a second goalkeeper and Fabrizio Romano confirmed talks remain ongoing.
The Manchester Evening News stated a loan with an obligation to buy could be in the works. However, a calf injury suffered by Tom Heaton could torpedo the move.
Heaton, 37, picked up the injury in training and is expected to miss the first few weeks of the season. The news was confirmed by Man Utd’s official website.
With the relatively unknown Matej Kovar heading for Bayer Leverkusen and Nathan Bishop sold to Sunderland,
As such, the MEN suggest Henderson’s move to Forest could be curtailed, with the 26-year-old potentially in line to be retained as deputy to Onana.
The report states that will not please Henderson who has previously ‘railed against’ playing second fiddle to David de Gea in the past.
Henderson is known to harbour ambitions of breaking into England’s squad for Euro 2024. To disrupt the usual Pickford-Ramsdale-Pope selections, Henderson needs to play regularly and to a high level this season.
He’ll not be afforded that chance if forced to stay at Manchester United.