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Souness says Man Utd must keep Henderson 'to light fire' under De Gea

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness believes Manchester United should keep hold of Dean Henderson next season.

Souness believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should bring Henderson, currently on-loan with Sheffield United, back to Old Trafford next season to "light a fire" under David de Gea.

"How long do you wait as a manager? At big clubs you cannot wait for ever and this is the second season he has been dodgy," Souness said on Sky Sports. "I would get Henderson back and if he is good enough, he's ready.

"He comes back and puts De Gea under pressure. They fight it out between them and get the best out of both of them you are doing your job.

"The clock is ticking on De Gea. He is an unorthodox goalkeeper and as a manager you cannot wait forever. I think De Gea has been in his arm chair, I would bring Henderson back and light the fire under him.

"I think (Henderson) is a big time Charlie and sees himself as ready. You won't know if he is good enough for United until you bring him back. As a manager you have a duty to do the right thing and get the best player in goal."

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