Newcastle transfer news: Journalist claims Toon would be interested in Dean Henderson

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Newcastle United would reportedly have interest in Dean Henderson if he was allowed to leave Manchester United.

The Magpies continue to be linked with players left, right and centre, as fans patiently await new faces at the club.

The club have only a few weeks to strengthen their squad, and only Kieran Trippier has signed so far.

Newcastle’s focus is on signing defenders, and there is also a big need now to land a new striker to cover Callum Wilson’s injury.

But it seems Newcastle could be open to getting a new goalkeeper.

According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, Newcastle would be interest in Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson if they got word he would be allowed to leave.

The player is apparently ‘very unhappy’ right now at Old Trafford. He is pushing for a move away, according to Crook.

Henderson has slipped back into the shadows this season, with David De Gea in inspired form.

The pair were neck and neck for the number one jersey last season.

But the Spaniard has been brilliant between the sticks this term. And Henderson has had to make do with a bench role.

Newcastle surely have more pressing concerns right now than the goalkeeper position.

But that said, Martin Dubravka is undoubtedly nowhere near his best level just at the moment.

Could Newcastle make a transfer swoop for Dean Henderson?

It is probably unlikely that Newcastle will end January with Dean Henderson as their new number one.

There are many other signings they need to make before getting a new goalkeeper.

Henderson was linked with Newcastle in November, but Red Devils boss Ralf Rangnick recently said that he wanted to retain the 24-year-old. And after Manchester United’s win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup last night, Rangnick again stated his desire to keep the star.

For this to go anywhere, Henderson may have to hand in a transfer request and really fight to leave.

If his next destination is to be Newcastle, then Magpies officials will have to promise that he’ll become the new number one at St. James’ Park.

Otherwise there is surely zero chance of him coming. It’s already quite unlikely.