Galatasaray have reportedly outbid the Manchester clubs for goalkeeper Senne Lammens, with the race set to intensify in the final days of the window.
According to Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, Manchester United and Manchester United are faced with a tricky situation with goalkeeping target Senne Lammens. Galatasaray have reportedly outbid the two Premier League giants for the Belgian keeper, having already submitted a bid to Royal Antwerp, which may also be their final offer.
Senne Lammens could be a big story in the final days of the transfer window, with the Belgian keeper now attracting widespread interest in his signature. Royal Antwerp have resigned to losing the stopper before the deadline, as the Premier League appeared to be the player’s next destination.
Manchester United were in advanced talks with Royal Antwerp for Lammens, and appeared to be the front runners to get a deal over the line. However, there are some complications in the background despite the positive talks, as the Red Devils may look to sell one of their current keepers before signing the 23-year-old Belgian.
There has been an impasse in getting the deal over the line so far, which has allowed the likes of Galatasaray to plot a hijack of the deal for Lammens. However, there’s no indication from the player’s side over his preferred destination, although one might assume Manchester United are the current favourites.
Manchester City are also understood to be interested as they continue to ponder bringing in another keeper despite the signing of James Trafford. Gianluigi Donnarumma remains the primary target, but they have not moved to get the deal over the line; however, they view the 23-year-old Belgian as an alternative option to the Italian.
Galatasaray have outbid the Manchester Clubs
Galatasaray have reportedly outbid the Manchester clubs in the race for Lammens, with the suggestion that an authorised club representative travelled to Belgium for talks with Royal Antwerp and probably even the player. The figures of Galatasaray’s options remain under wraps, but the nature of the story indicates that their offer has surpassed those submitted by Manchester United and Manchester City.
On paper, Galatasaray may have the upper hand as things stand, but that does not rule out the Manchester clubs, especially the Red Devils, from the race. However, this chase of the 23-year-old Belgian keeper will probably drag into the latter stages of the window, as a switch to Manchester United could still be his favourite destination.