Middlesbrough add Crystal Palace keeper Jack Butland to transfer wish list with Sam Johnstone set to join the Eagles
KEEPER Jack Butland has joined the list of likely targets at Middlesbrough.
Butland can leave Crystal Palace and could be loaned out for the season with the imminent arrival of Sam Johnstone from West Brom.
Johnstone, 29, has agreed a four-year deal at Palace and will sign after a medical.
Birmingham tried for Butland but the 29-year-old was not keen.
Boro could appeal, though, if Chris Wilder sells it properly.
Boro’s move for Tom Heaton could be on hold as Manchester United are closer to letting Dean Henderson go.
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Heaton is the third choice keeper at Old Trafford behind David de Gea and Henderson.
But if Henderson departs the Red Devils this summer then new boss Erik ten Hag may not be willing to let Heaton go.
Henderson has been linked with a loan move to Championship outfit Nottingham Forest.
Premier League newboys Forest are in need of a shot-stopper after play-off hero Brice Samba announced he wants to leave the club.
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Negotiations are reportedly ongoing with Henderson said to be open to the switch.
The keeper made just five appearances for United last season and with the World Cup looming he will be hoping for regular game time to impress Gareth Southgate.
Henderson was left out of England's Nations League squad after falling behind Aaron Ramsdale and Nick Pope in the Three Lions pecking order.
He has also been linked with loan transfers to Prem newcomers Bournemouth and Fulham.
And Newcastle have also held a long-term interest in Henderson having tried to poach him in January.