Souness backs Chelsea to make shock bid for Man Utd man

Joe Williams
David de Gea Manchester United

Graeme Souness thinks Chelsea could try and tempt David de Gea to move to Stamford Bridge in the summer if Dean Henderson takes his place as Manchester United number one.

The Spaniard made a huge error to gift a goal to Dominic Calvert-Lewin as Man Utd could only manage a 1-1 draw at Everton on Sunday.

There are rumours that Henderson – who is impressing on loan at high-flying Sheffield United – could compete to oust De Gea next season.

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And Souness thinks Chelsea could be tempted to make a move for De Gea with the 29-year-old unlikely to be happy warming the bench at Old Trafford.

“I’m a big fan of [Manchester United loanee] Dean Henderson who is impressing at Sheffield United,” Souness told Sky Sports.

“I remember he made a mistake against Liverpool earlier in the season and his manager wasn’t kind to him but he appears to have learnt from that. He appears to have a big personality.

“De Gea I would imagine would be one of the best-paid players at United. Could you have him sitting on the bench on whatever he’s earning and not causing problems?

“Would there be takers for him? You look at the situation at Chelsea and they might make a nibble for him.

“It’s a big decision for Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] to make and that’s what he’s paid for. It’s a big, big call.”