Crystal Palace are in talks with goalkeeper Dean Henderson over a new contract, hoping to secure their captain to fresh terms, according to The Athletic. Henderson, who has two years left on his current deal, has become an indispensable player for Crystal Palace.

Henderson is currently sidelined with an ankle injury sustained during Crystal Palace's final pre-season friendly. In 2023, he joined Crystal Palace from Manchester United for a transfer fee of £20 million on a five-year contract. Sources familiar with the situation indicate that Crystal Palace are now working to secure him on a new deal. The source requested anonymity to protect relevant relationships.

After replacing Sam Johnstone as the team's number one goalkeeper, the 29-year-old Henderson has become an integral part of Crystal Palace and one of the club's most important players. Johnstone joined Wolves two years ago for a transfer fee of £10 million. Henderson is expected to return from injury after the international break and should be available for the match against Nottingham Forest. Nottingham Forest attempted to sign Henderson during the summer transfer window, but Crystal Palace rejected their approach.

Henderson was appointed Crystal Palace captain in January after Marc Guéhi was sold to Manchester City. Securing a contract extension with Henderson would undoubtedly be positive news for Crystal Palace. He is the club's undisputed number one goalkeeper and one of their most important players.

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