It was the of May this year, and the transfer window was soon to be open, when the reports of a ‘done deal’ between Manchester United and Newcastle over the transfer of Dean Henderson first appeared in the British press. A loan and an option to buy or a straight 35 million euros were mentioned, and then suddenly, the ‘done deal’ story just faded away and on July 4th, it was announced that the Red Devils reserve keeper will go to loan to Nottingham Forest. Dubravka’s representatives to hold face to face talks with Newcastle United this week. Deal under discussion is a loan. Personal terms not expected to be an issue. Dubravka wants the move #MUFC #NUFC https://t.co/XW96XwbPSH— Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) August 25, 2022 Back then, many fans and pundits were surprised that the Magpies would buy Henderson when they already have Martin Dubravka, a great goalkeeper and one of the best Newcastle players, even in those dark days under Steve Bruce. Fast forward from the end of May to the end of August and suddenly, Martin Dubravka is going to Manchester, on a loan!Henderson blasts Man United over false promises and admits he didn’t speak with Ten HagAs reported by numerous trusted sources, the steady Slovakian international will be joining Erik Ten Hag’s squad in the upcoming days on a season long loan, with a voluntary option to buy for around 5 million pounds (he was bought by Newcastle for 4). That’s a win-win situation for the Dutch coach, who will get a great goalie as a backup, and he still doesn’t have to buy him at the end of the season, he can just sent him back and get Dean Henderson back to Old Trafford.Henderson on the verge of a Newcastle moveCurrent Forest keeper criticized his club for a treatment and broken promises during the last season, and he decided to go on loan, since he wants to play regularly. As soon as he went away, the undisputed number 1, David De Gea started the season not so good, and Ten Hag realized he needed a good backup to shake him up, and Dubravka is the man to do it. On the other hand, the Slovakian was quietly removed from Newcastle’s goalposts be Eddie Howe and a three years younger Nick Pope was brought from Burnley. Dubravka’s motives are still unclear, since he doesn’t want to be a reserve, and yet he will change clubs just to be a reserve in Manchester too. Interesting. ##NAJAVA_MECA_6597648##
