Ten Hag's goalkeeper is one of some positions up for dispute forward of his second marketing campaign as supervisor.

David de Gea's contract expires on July 1, however he's reportedly nearing an extension after accepting a major pay minimize.

The Dutch boss is claimed to be eyeing a possible transfer for a stopper, although, which casts doubt over De Gea's long-term future at Old Trafford amid struggles to go well with his play fashion.

And Henderson's impending return complicates issues additional after he virtually overthrew De Gea as No 1 below Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

But after becoming a member of Forest final summer season, the 26-year-old blasted United for not sticking to their phrase after he acquired Covid on the eve of the 2021/22 season.

He mentioned: "The conversation I had coming out of that Euros squad was, 'You're coming back here to be the No 1 goalkeeper'.

"I acquired Covid and got here again. I ought to have nonetheless been No 1, however sadly, nobody adopted via with something they informed me."

According to The Times, Henderson will undergo thigh surgery and is keen to remain with Forest to start rehab.

But it's claimed that United are confident he will be back in action for the start of pre-season, which could prompt an intriguing battle for the No 1 shirt in Ten Hag's squad.

And Ten Hag seems to rate Henderson if his actions in the January transfer window are anything to go by.