Manchester United are advancing in their pursuit of Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens
Manchester United’s new season have started with more questions than expectations. A 1-0 loss to Arsenal in the opening game was an early blow, and now victory has slipped away in the second match as well.
The second match played against Fulham at Craven Cottage ended 1-1, with the Red Devils taking the lead but failing to maintain it. Matheus Cunha hit the post in the early moments, and Bruno Fernandes should have scored from a penalty, but the chance was wasted.
In the second half, Leny Yoro’s header deflected off Rodrigo Muniz, and United went ahead. However, Fulham hit back and substitute Emile Smith Rowe equalised from Alex Iwobi’s cross. There were no more goals scored in the match, and another disappointing evening ended for United.
Manchester United are advancing in their pursuit of Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
United close in on Senne Lammens as goalkeeper talks heat up
Now the question is not just about attack or midfield, but the goalkeeper position is also raising concerns. According to Fabrizio Romano via Give Me Sport, Manchester United are well advanced in the process of signing Senne Lammens. The player is said to have already agreed to a move to Old Trafford and did not even play for Royal Antwerp this weekend as he considers this transfer his priority.
The report states that negotiations over the fee between the two clubs are progressing rapidly. United are willing to go for around €17 million plus add-ons, while Antwerp are asking for around €25 million. It is believed that both parties could reach an agreement before the deadline.
The fanbase also needs to know that this does not mean that Andre Onana will leave the club immediately. Romano made it clear that there is no offer from any European club for Onana right now, and he will continue to play for United for the time being.
However, the Turkish and Saudi leagues have ten more days left in the window, so the door is not completely closed for him. Altay Bayindir’s future will also remain under observation in this window, but Lammens’ transfer is not seen as just a backup, but as part of United’s plans to bring in a strong option for the years to come. There were earlier reports that Manchester United are trying to offload Andre Onana, and Inter Milan are interested.
Is Lammens the right move?
As fans, we think this is a smart move. Rather than spending a hefty salary and fees on a goalkeeper like Donnarumma or Martinez, the club would rather invest in a player who is ambitious and has a long-term future for the team. The Belgian would cost €20-25 million, but we would get a young goalkeeper who could compete with Onana right away.
He’s so dedicated to achieving his dream, it matches Amorim’s mindset for United. The question is whether the club should wait for a bigger name or step up and sign Lammens at this moment.
In our opinion, waiting is a risk given Onana’s recent mistakes and the team’s declining state. United are better off getting the deal done now and solving their goalkeeper problem long term. The 23-year-old is a fantastic prospect, and once we get the deal done, we can wait and watch to see whether we can sell Onana in the summer or in the January transfer window. Manchester United dig in their heels as Saudi giants circle for key star.