Arsenal are interested in signing Dean Henderson (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea are battling with Arsenal to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson on a free transfer next summer.

The 20-year-old is out of contract next summer and talks over a new deal at Old Trafford have stalled.

Henderson is currently on loan at Shrewsbury and, though he’s highly thought of at the Theatre of Dreams, his path into the first-team is blocked by David De Gea and Sergio Romero.

Arsenal have registered their interest in Henderson but Chelsea have also now joined the race for his signature, according to the Mirror.

Henderson is out of contract next summer (Picture: Getty)

Henderson was part of England’s U20s squad at the World Cup last year and has an offer on the table to stay with Jose Mourinho’s side.

However, Arsenal or Chelsea could provide him with a better chance of breaking into the first-team squad.

The likes of West Brom, Southampton and Watford are also thought to be keen.

United would be due a compensation fee should Henderson leave the club on a free transfer.

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