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Chelsea ‘ask Man Utd to name Dean Henderson price’ as Lampard eyes transfer for him or Ajax keeper Onana to replace Kepa

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CHELSEA have asked Manchester United to name their price for Dean Henderson - with Frank Lampard also eyeing Ajax's Andre Onana.

The Blues chief has finally run out of patience with £71.6million man Kepa Arrizabalaga after a turbulent second season in England.

Chelsea are keen to sign Man Utd stopper Dean Henderson
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Chelsea are keen to sign Man Utd stopper Dean HendersonCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Lampard hopes to make red-hot Sheff Utd loanee Henderson his new No1.


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The Man Utd ace, 23, has kept 12 clean sheets in 32 Premier League games this season - including during the Blades' 3-0 win over Chelsea at the weekend.

But the West Londoners won't get him cheaply - with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said to be a big fan of Henderson.

And with David De Gea suffering a difficult season between the sticks at Old Trafford, there is talk the Norwegian could hand the young England star the starting spot.


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Henderson will demand first-team assurances before committing his future to United - where he is under contract until 2022.

Much, too, could hinge on the race for Champions League football.

Man Utd and Chelsea are locked in what appears to now be a three-way battle with Leicester for just two top-four spots.

And with Manchester City's European ban being overturned, fifth place is no longer an option as a way into the Champions League.

Henderson could opt to stay - or move - wherever the Champions League action is.

Chelsea are also keeping tabs on Ajax No1 Andre Onana
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Chelsea are also keeping tabs on Ajax No1 Andre OnanaCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Lampard is so eager to replace Kepa, he is also "in regular contact" with Onana, according to .

The Ajax stopper, 24, would be a superb, Champions League-ready goalkeeper.

But he would cost a pinch of Henderson's proposed fee, at just £26m.

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