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It's safe to say that David de Gea has been one of Manchester United's best players for several years now. The Spain international has been incredible in between the sticks for the Red Devils and has consistently been named in most PFA Team of the Seasons.

However, following a season of below-par performances and surprising errors there have been some question marks over De Gea, and after an impressive season on loan at Sheffield United, Dean Henderson might fancy his chances of becoming United's first-choice shot-stopper in the coming years.

According to the Daily Mirror, the 22-year-old will sign a new deal at Old Trafford before returning to the Blades for another season-long loan; news that seemed to go down very well with United fans on Twitter.

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Many seemed to think another campaign away - particularly with Sheffield United earning promotion to the Premier League this season - will do his development the world of good and see him come back as a far more polished goalkeeper.

Indeed, some even suggested that come the 2020/21 season Henderson could quite conceivably be the Red Devils' number one and labelled the new contract as "smart business" on United's part, something there hasn't been much of in recent years.

Check out some of the reaction of United fans on Twitter below: