CHELSEA and Manchester United are stuck in a massive signing war for future England No 1 Dean Henderson.
Last week Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s money men talked about an extension of the contract with the great protagonist.
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United is desperate for Henderson to stay with his move ahead BEFORE David De Gea’s gaffe at Tottenham.
But there is a big problem because Blues boss Frank Lampard has cash backing to stage a serious offer for the young caretaker, who wants to be the best dog for club and country.
Henderson, 23, has distinguished himself on loan for the surprise outfit of the Premier League Sheffield United this season.
He is guaranteed a gigantic payday, whether he chooses to stay at Old Trafford or raise the sticks to Stamford Bridge.
However, Chelsea hope that the chance to offer Henderson playtime in the Champions League next year will swing the tug of war.
This experience would increase his chances of becoming England’s first choice keeper at the late Euro 2020 finals at the end of next season.
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Henderson knows he is likely to be loaned again if he engages in a new deal with United.
Despite all the fine words of the head of United Solskjaer, he is still valued behind De Gea despite the irregular performance of the Spaniard on Friday evening.
But Henderson would be the first pick at the Blues and Lampard has the checkbook to go hard, probably offering him up to £ 50 million for him after only ONE peak season.
