'Man United want him to finish the season': Chris Wilder is hopeful Dean Henderson will finish the campaign at Sheffield United as he heaps praise on the 'outstanding' goalkeeper
* Chris Wilder hopes Dean Henderson will finish the season at Sheffield United
* He is currently on loan from Manchester United but his contract is due to expire
* Henderson has made 76 appearances, keeping 32 clean sheets at Sheffield Utd
Chris Wilder is confident that Dean Henderson will finish the season at Sheffield United as he heaps praise on the 'outstanding' goalkeeper.
Henderson has been on loan with the Blades since the start of the 2018-2019 season, and has made 76 appearances, keeping 32 clean sheets.
His loan contract is due to expire at the end of June, but with the Premier League finishing later than expected due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is believed that Manchester United will extend his loan spell.
In an interview with The Gary Newbon Sport Show on Punching.TV, Wilder said: ‘One of the things that’s been talked about is the expiry of loans. We’re hopeful of extending the loan, I know Dean wants it to be extended and I’m sure Man United want him to finish the season.
‘They’ve been great with us. Our reputation when we take players has been good, I thought this is a good football club for the big clubs to send their young players to.
‘We’ve had relationships with Chelsea, Spurs, Man United and obviously, Dean has been outstanding for us, broken into the England squad.
‘We’re hopeful that’ll be extended and I think the importance of having a top-class goalie has been key for our results this year.'
The Englishman's strong displays for loan club Sheffield United has helped them enjoy an extraordinary season.
As it stands, Wilder's men sit seventh in the Premier League and only five points behind Chelsea in fourth.
Chris Wilder hopes Dean Henderson will finish the Premier League season at Sheffield United. Wilder has heaped praise on the 'outstanding' goalkeeper for keeping 32 clean sheets
Sheffield United are in pursuit of a Champions League place, with United being their biggest competitor.
United currently occupy fifth place, but Sheffield United have a game in hand and are only two points behind.
Should they push United off fifth place, they could be awarded a spot in the tournament, given that Manchester City are currently banned from the tournament by UEFA for financial fair play breaches.
Despite the ongoing battle between Manchester United and Sheffield United for a European spot, Wilder is confident that Henderson will be allowed to continue at Bramall Lane when the Premier League returns.
Should Henderson extend his contract, he will face Aston Villa on June 17 in their first game back after the football hiatus.
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