Rangnick wants to keep Henderson and Van de Beek at Man Utd
Ralf Rangnick wants to keep Dean Henderson and Donny van de Beek at Manchester United for the rest of the season even though they have both been frustrated by a lack of playing time.
Speculation is rife over potential arrivals and departures during the January transfer window at Old Trafford, where Rangnick is juggling a bloated, unbalanced squad.
Signings in January look unlikely, but some United players have been speaking to the club about potential temporary exits.
Henderson is among those seeking a loan, having ended the last campaign as first-choice goalkeeper before David de Gea reclaimed the spot after his 24-year-old rival contracted coronavirus in pre-season.
"I told him that I would like him to stay because he is a fantastic goalkeeper," interim boss Rangnick said Friday when speaking about England international Henderson.
"In training yesterday (Thursday) he had a couple of fantastic saves. I really like to have him on board as one of three top goalkeepers that we have."
Rangnick added: "I can also on the other hand understand his desire to get regular game-time as a number one elsewhere in the Premier League."
Henderson has only made two appearances this season and may feel his World Cup dreams are slipping away, having been forced to withdraw from the Euro 2020 squad through injury.