De Gea has had an impressive run at Manchester United and was one of their most important players after the downward spiral that took place once Alex Fergusson left the club.
Many players and managers were changed during that time but De Gea almost always seemed to save the day when it mattered the most with some eye-catching saves. De Gea also earns the most at the club.
Dean Henderson had a stellar year with Sheffield United as he helped them finish in the top half of the table last season and was one of their main stars.
Sheffield United have struggled to reach the same heights without Dean Henderson manning the posts as they sit at the bottom of the table.
Dean Henderson has mostly been used in the domestic competitions with a rare outing here and there in the Premier League. De Gea used to be the heart of that defence but he has had quite a few blunders in recent times now.
According to Daily Mail Dean Henderson may be really close to replacing the 30-year-old Spaniard in between the posts. Ole has hinted that no player is greater than the club and performing consistently is everything.
Dean Henderson’s performances at Sheffield United is what prompted Manchester united to bring him back from his loan spell as Chris Wilder’s team is feeling that void that was created by his departure.
De Gea made crucial mistakes in the games against Everton and Sheffield United which saw the Red Devils drop points and also give away their position at the top.
De Gea brings a lot of experience along with him. He has also urged his players to keep fighting for titles time and again but a lack of consistency may just about make him lose his place in the team.