Newcastle: £40m star not Eddie Howe's 'priority' at St James' Park

Newcastle United have bigger priorities than Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The English shot-stopper is currently being linked with a move to St James’ Park, but O’Rourke thinks Eddie Howe is more likely to splash out on a new centre-forward and centre-back.

Manchester Evening News recently reported that Newcastle have held talks with Henderson over a loan.

As per the same outlet, an offer of £40m was previously thought to be in the offing, but a temporary deal now looks more likely for the 25-year-old, who has barely played this season.

While he has featured in the Champions League and Manchester United’s other cup competitions, Henderson has not started a single league game.

The above makes it no surprise that he could potentially leave Old Trafford in the upcoming transfer window as he looks for more minutes.

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O’Rourke thinks Howe would rather spend most of his budget on a new striker and central defender than use a large chunk of it on Henderson.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the journalist said: “I don’t think they necessarily need to spend 40 million on a goalkeeper, although Dean Henderson is a very good goalkeeper, as he has shown at Manchester United when he has played.

“I think it might take a large chunk out of their budget, so elsewhere, Eddie Howe might be looking to strengthen the squad, with maybe a new striker and a centre-half probably more of a priority than a goalkeeper.”

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