Man Utd keeper Dean Henderson ‘on verge of Newcastle transfer after travelling to Toon for talks’

DEAN HENDERSON is reportedly on the verge of swapping Manchester United for Newcastle.

The Manchester Evening News claims Henderson travelled to Tyneside on Wednesday for talks over a potential switch this summer.

A season-long loan deal is the most likely option for the England international, 25.

But a permanent transfer to Eddie Howe's side has not been ruled out either.

Newcastle failed with an attempt to sign Henderson on loan in January, with Martin Dubravka offered in the other direction.

And they have returned with a fresh offer to finally land the stopper this summer.

Henderson played 26 times for United last term.

But he's made just three appearances this season, with zero coming in the Premier League.

And Henderson is eager to get regular minutes under his belt ahead of the World Cup later this year.

He is currently tied down to United until 2025 after penning a deal less than two years ago.

FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS

And SunSport understands the Old Trafford club are ready to cover some of Henderson's mammoth £120,000-a-week wages.

There is additional interest in the keeper from newly-promoted duo Fulham and Bournemouth.

But Newcastle have several other options should they miss out on Henderson.

Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga and Arsenal's Bernd Leno are on Howe's radar.

HOWE'S NEW TOON

And the Toon boss is also keeping tabs on West Brom's Sam Johnstone.

Regardless of who he signs though, Howe is confident he can land top targets through the loan market.

Howe said: "We had Matty Targett and that’s an example of how well the market can work.

“I’m certainly not against it, I love and have used the loan market in the past. It’s about getting the right player and if that means it’s a loan, it’s a loan.

“One thing I will say on the loans, it’ll be very similar to the Matty Targett, it’ll be with a view potentially to signing that player.

“They are the best loans because the player is invested in the club."