Newcastle United will not be signing Dean Henderson from Manchester United this summer - according to reports.
The Cumbrian stopper has been heavily linked with a move to St James' Park ahead of the 2022/23 season, with both loan and permanent deals mooted.
But the Telegraph now report that a move to Tyneside is not on the table.
They state that while Newcastle are admirers of Henderson, they have not - and are not expected to - make an approach for the goalkeeper.
The Whitehaven-born star has been the subject of a great deal of speculation in recent months having struggled for regular game-time at Old Trafford.
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Those rumours raised hopes of a windfall for his former club, Carlisle United - with the Blues holding a sell-on clause after seeing the academy product to join the Red Devils.
However, the prospect of a handsome sum heading to Brunton Park in the short-term now looks to be fading.
United co-owner Steven Pattison said recently that Henderson staying at Manchester United and establishing himself could actually prove more lucrative for Carlisle.
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The 25-year-old spent the majority of last season as second choice to David de Gea, having lost his place at the start of the Premier League campaign due to Covid-19.
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