Manchester United stance on Europa League goalkeeper situation

straight to your inboxRio Ferdinand believes that Manchester United need to let David De Gea know that he faces competition for his spot in the team after a poor end to the season.De Gea has come in for some heavy criticism in recent weeks after making several high-profile errors that proved costly for United, most notably against Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final.As a result there have been growing calls for Dean Henderson to be given an opportunity as the club's new No.1, after the 23-year-old

straight to your inboxDean Henderson has returned to Manchester United as he looks to go toe-to-toe with David de Gea for the number one spot at Old Trafford.Henderson spent the previous two seasons on loan at Sheffield United where he exhibited himself as one of the Blades' top performing players.

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United morning headlines for Tuesday, August 18.David de Gea has said Manchester United will need to gain more experience if they are to challenge for honours after ending the 2019/20 season without a trophy.Sunday night’s defeat to Sevilla means United have now gone three seasons without a piece of silverware and de Gea, one of the few players at the club to have won the Premier League, says more experience is required for that to change.“I think we

straight to your inboxDavid de Gea believes Manchester United need more experience if they are to improve on a third successive trophyless season.United squandered a plethora of chances in their Europa League semi-final loss to Sevilla and last went three years without silverware in 1988.De Gea was recalled for the Sevilla tie in Cologne at the expense of Sergio Romero, open to leaving United after five years mainly spent as De Gea's deputy.Dean Henderson's loan with Sheffield United has ended

straight to your inbox Paul Scholes defended David de Gea and insisted Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was right to select the Manchester United number one ahead of Sergio Romero against Sevilla. Romero played in every Europa League game this season up until the last four, just as he did in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Sergio Romero has been treated unfairly after David de Gea was recalled to the starting XI for tonight's Europa League semi-final against Sevilla.Romero has been United's cup goalkeeper this season, starting both the round-of-16 wins over LASK and the quarter-final victory against FC Copenhagen.Despite De Gea's patchy form over recent months, the Spaniard has been restored to the starting line-up for the game against Sevilla.De Gea's mistakes

straight to your inboxThe agent of Alex Meret has played down the suggestion of a transfer to Manchester United this summer by admitting the Napoli goalkeeper is keen on a loan move instead.ESPN reported last week Meret is being monitored by United as they look for a new back-up goalkeeper in case either David de Gea or Dean Henderson leaves the club.The 23-year-old has impressed during his season with Napoli but is reportedly the subject of interest from a number of top European clubs in the

straight to your inbox Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has again suggested Manchester United are unlikely to go into next season with David de Gea, Sergio Romero, and Dean Henderson in their first-team squad. De Gea, 29, signed a new four-year contract in September but his form has been problematic for upwards of a year and Henderson thrived on loan at Sheffield United in his first Premier League season.

used Romero between the posts in cup games this season, though David de Gea is the club's No.1 and will be in contention to feature in the knockout fixtures. MEN Sport ran a poll asking United fans to vote on who they want to see play in goal against Copenhagen.

straight to your inboxRoy Keane has urged Manchester United to make a change in their goalkeeping department by securing a replacement for David de Gea in the summer transfer window.The 29-year-old Spain international has attracted criticism over the course of the season for making a number of mistakes and United legend Keane has been outspoken in his views in recent months.De Gea retained his spot between the sticks for United for the final match of the Premier League season against Leicester

straight to your inboxManchester United are interested in Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak - according to reports. Oblak, 27, is widely regarded as one of the best shot stoppers on the planet and reports suggest he is open to a new challenge after spending six years with the La Liga giants.

straight to your inbox Patrice Evra leapt to the defence of David de Gea as he disagreed with Roy Keane's claims that the Spaniard is 'the most overrated goalkeeper'. Manchester United's number one has come under intense scrutiny since the Premier League restarted following a series of high-profile errors.

straight to your inboxManchester United have named their team to face West Ham in the Premier League on Wednesday evening.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made four changes to the side that lost to Chelsea in the FA Cup at the weekend, although David de Gea does keep his place in goal. Eric Bailly misses the match through injury with United choosing to select Victor Lindelof alongside club captain Harry Maguire in the heart of defence.

straight to your inboxDavid de Gea believes competition among Manchester United's goalkeepers is key to improving individually amid suggestions Sergio Romero could replace him for tonight's game against West Ham.The Spaniard's form has dipped in recent months and plenty of United fans have called for Romero to replace him between the sticks following his errors in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.Romero has not started a Premier League game since 2018 when he featured in a 1-0 win against

straight to your inboxDimitar Berbatov believes Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea might be over-confident in his position and needs competition from Dean Henderson.United were knocked out of the FA Cup to Chelsea on Sunday as De Gea conceded soft goals in a 3-1 loss. The second goal, in particular, was a big mistake from the Spaniard as he let Mason Mount's shot slip underneath his hand.

straight to your inboxDavid de Gea will be looking to answer his critics when Manchester United face West Ham in the Premier League on Wednesday.Spanish goalkeeper De Gea goes into the game low on confidence after a horror show during United's FA Cup semi-final loss to Chelsea last weekend.De Gea might have done better for all three of Chelsea's goals at Wembley, with his mistake for Mason Mount's second-half strike perhaps the most glaring of his error-ridden campaign.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer refused to confirm whether David de Gea will start for Manchester United against West Ham.De Gea, 29, has endured a chastening season and was guilty of another high-profile error in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea at Wembley, where he started ahead of Sergio Romero.Romero had lined up in all four of United's previous FA Cup ties but De Gea has not been dropped in favour of Romero since the start of the 2015-16 season, when Louis van Gaal

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United defender Paul Parker has issued a firm defence of under-fire goalkeeper David de Gea. United suffered a 3-1 defeat at Wembley in the semi-finals of the FA Cup and De Gea was criticised for his role in the disappointing result.