Blades boss Chris Wilder has admitted he would love to keep Henderson for a third season and that tentative talks have been held.
“We have had initial conversations,” he said last month. “Of course, we would be open to Dean coming back.
“He’s Manchester United’s player so they will make that decision with what is best for themselves, in conjunction with Dean.
“And obviously from our point of view, if there is an opportunity, we would love to take that up.”
But Wilder does not appear to be confident of keeping Henderson, with The Sun claiming he is looking at Bournemouth stopper Aaron Ramsdale to become his new No 1.
It might be that Henderson is heading elsewhere but the search for an alternative could suggest Solskjaer is set to twist with Henderson as his new first-choice goalkeeper as opposed to sticking with De Gea.
The Spaniard’s season slumped to a new low in the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea after a gaffe-prone appearance.
Solskjaer gave De Gea his supporter afterwards and stuck with the 29-year-old for the following match against West Ham, despite speculation suggesting he would turn to No 2 Sergio Romero.
It is difficult to imagine many clubs being able to afford a fee for De Gea and absorb his wages so a season of transition could take place – with Henderson taking the gloves in the league and the current No 1 being reduced to European and cup duties.
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