As uncertainty continues to ponder over the future of David de Gea an Old Trafford academy graduate Dean Henderson,has proved his worth during loan spells elsewhere especially as he believes strongly that he is ready for a first-team role.
The 22-year-old academy graduate is still waiting on a competitive debut for the Red Devils with his senior experience to date being during a loan spells at Shrewsbury, Grimsby and newly promoted Sheffield United. Moves away from Old Trafford have allowed him to showcase his talent, becoming an England U21 international not forgetting his starling role in helping the Blades secure promotion to the Premier League.
Henderson believes he is capable of taking the No. 1 spot with his parent club though a return to Bramall Lane for next season has been mooted considering his development with the newly promoted side.
Henderson told the Daily Mail of being a top-flight goalkeeper:
"It sounds unbelievable. That was the dream as a kid growing up, what you always aspire to be. You always watch Premier League Years on the telly and to know that could be me next year, I can't wait.
"Whether that is at Manchester United, Sheffield United, wherever, I'm good enough to be a Premier League goalkeeper. I deserve that chance.It's a tough one to say where. But do I think I should be playing at Manchester United now? Yes, I do".
"I think I am good enough and I would help the team a lot, in a positive way. If not there I'm sure I could go back to Sheffield United, play a season and then I'll prove to Manchester United what they are missing."
With the Spaniard is yet to commit to fresh terms with the Red Devils and will see his current contract expire in the summer of 2020, it could be that his departure opens the door for Henderson to stake his claim at United.
Henderson is ready if required, adding:
"I would give my right leg to play for that football club. That has been my dream since I was a little boy, being a fan.
"I just know I'm working hard in the background and waiting for any little opportunity that comes up. If it does, I will take it for the next 10 to 15 years."
At the moment, Henderson is focused on international matters with England who are to start their European U21 Championship campaign against France on Tuesday.
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