FOOTBALL DIGEST
MANCHESTER UNITED could offer goalkeeper Sergio Romero to Aston Villa as part of a deal to sign Jack Grealish (right), setting the stage for Dean Henderson to battle David de Gea for the No 1 spot at Old Trafford next season. Henderson returned to Carrington yesterday for the first time after his loan spell at Sheffield United, and is looking to resolve the uncertainty over his future. Villa have discussed the possibility of taking Henderson on loan but Sportsmail understands that United are more likely to let Romero move to the Midlands as a makeweight in any deal for the £70million-rated Grealish. Romero has been cover for De Gea but was overlooked for the semi-finals of the FA Cup and Europa League and is open to a move in search of regular football. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted it’s unlikely all three keepers will stay at the club next season. The United boss must convince Henderson he will be given firstteam chances and a fair chance to dislodge De Gea as he bids to become England’s first-choice
offered a new deal with his current £35,000-a-week earnings dwarfed by De Gea’s £375,000 weekly wages.
BOURNEMOUTH will demand at least £40million for midfielder David Brooks amid interest from Manchester United. The Cherries insist they are under no pressure to sell despite relegation and secured a £41m fee for Nathan Ake from Manchester City. They have also put a £30m tag on striker Callum Wilson. Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is due a medical at Sheffield United if they fend off late Aston Villa interest. Bournemouth have accepted an £18.5m offer from the Blades.
ANGELINO is set to link up with Manchester City’s squad for preseason in a fortnight unless RB Leipzig pursue making his loan move permanent.
SEAN BRENNAN, one of four Drogheda brothers to grace the League of Ireland, has retired. Midfielder Brennan, 34, made 178 appearances in two spells for Drogheda United, scoring 34 goals.