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On-loan Sheffield United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has suggested that Blades boss Chris Wilder holds the key to whether he will choose to extend his stay at Bramall Lane beyond the end of the season or not.

What's the word, then?

Well, the Yorkshire outfit signed the 21-year-old stopper on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United during the summer transfer window, and he has made a big impression by helping them sit in the automatic promotion spots in the Championship table.

The youngster has established himself as Wilder's undoubted first-choice option between the sticks, and the 51-year-old will already surely be keen to bring Henderson in on a permanent basis if a deal can be arranged.

His future at Old Trafford may be up in the air at the moment, but with doubts over David De Gea's future until he signs a new contract, Sergio Romero and Lee Grant not being long-term options and Sam Johnstone securing a permanent exit to West Bromwich Albion in the summer, he may feel that he still has an opportunity under Jose Mourinho.

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What has Henderson been saying?

Speaking via The Sheffield Star, he said: "Everyone is really humble here and the manager is outstanding. His passion is phenomenal.

"We have a platform where you have got to stay grounded and work really hard, which is fantastic. Money cannot buy those situations when you win and it is the best feeling in the world."

What do his words suggest?

Describing Wilder as "outstanding" is certainly big praise from Henderson and hints that he is really enjoying his temporary spell with the club.

A manager can play a pivotal role in a player wanting to play for a team, and it seems as though the 21-year-old would be more than happy to continue working with Wilder moving forward, if a permanent deal can be wrapped up.

Should Sheffield United’s fine form continue and they do win promotion this season, Henderson could easily be a Premier League number one with the Blades next term – something that wouldn't happen at Man United for many years, if at all.