Manchester United must fast-track their pursuit of Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens with the transfer window closing in just two days.
The 23-year-old has emerged on United’s radar amid growing uncertainty over the futures of Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir.
They are still locked in talks with Antwerp, with the Belgian club demanding between £21.6 million and £25.9m for their prized asset.
According to journalist Mike McGrath, Lammens is emerging as an option for Aston Villa if their first-choice keeper Emiliano Martinez secures an exit.
The Argentina international feels his time at Villa is over and could complete a move to Saudi Arabia.
If the Red Devils do not move quickly enough, the Villans could pounce on the opportunity to recruit Lammens.
United’s season has already been scarred by goalkeeping errors, with two defeats pinned on costly mistakes between the sticks.
Bayindir failed to deal with Declan Rice’s corner, as his weak clearance allowed Riccardo Calafiori to head Arsenal home in the opening Premier League clash.
Onana returned against Grimsby Town but endured a horror show that left fans fuming.
He was unable to make a simple save at his near post, allowing the hosts to score the opener and raise confidence.
Minutes later, he rushed off his line to punch clear but completely misjudged the ball, handing Grimsby a soft second goal.
The Cameroon international touched the ball five times in the penalty shootout but was able to make only one save out of 12 spot-kicks.
His confidence has hit rock bottom, and many argue he no longer deserves a starting berth at Old Trafford.
Signing a goalkeeper is critical for the Red Devils as they cannot afford their last line of defence to make so many errors.
Lammens is a highly promising shot-stopper and United cannot allow any club to hijack their deal.