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Though Heaton is likely aware of his status as back-up, he is viewed as United’s number two – meaning one of Henderson or de Gea are likely to depart.
Given Henderson’s relative youth compared to De Gea, the England international has more time on his side when it comes to his United career, while it is undeniable that at the age of 30, the bulk of De Gea’s days in a United shirt are behind him.
Should De Gea leave on loan, it would not solve the fact that United would still be forking out millions every month to pay the wages of a keeper playing for someone else.
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