Aston Villa Make Move for Senne Lammens Amid Manchester United Talks for Emiliano Martínez

Aston Villa have approached Royal Antwerp for young Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens. They are preparing for Emiliano Martínez’s possible exit to Manchester United.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Aston Villa are looking for a new goalkeeper as Martínez is in talks with Manchester United, so Villa need a replacement. They have contacted Royal Antwerp about Senne Lammens. The 23-year-old has also attracted interest from Manchester United and Galatasaray. Lammens is one of Belgium’s most promising young goalkeepers, and could be a future national team starter. Villa are also considering Porto’s Diogo Costa. According to reports, Manchester United have made a fresh approach to Aston Villa for their goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez as the transfer deadline nears.

VILLA, UNITED AND THE TRANSFER LANDSCAPE

This is a crucial time for Villa in the transfer window. Last season, they finished sixth in the Premier League, narrowly missing out on a Champions League position. Martínez was a key player, keeping 13 clean sheets in 36 league games. Manchester United finished fifteenth, just missing the Champions League. They are now looking at Martínez as their long-term goalkeeper. Lammens has started most league matches for Antwerp and kept three clean sheets this season. Reports indicate that Manchester United are getting closer to signing Lammens, with discussions around a transfer fee nearing €20 million.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ASTON VILLA, UNITED AND LAMMENS?

Aston Villa continue their season with a home game against Crystal palace. Villa are favorites, but have a tough run of opening fixtures without any win so far. If Martínez leaves, they may make a quick move for Lammens or Diogo Costa before the transfer deadline. Manchester United face Manchester City as they chase a return to the Champions League. Antwerp plays away to Genk, two points ahead of them in third place. Lammens’s future could soon change dramatically, with both Villa and United interested in signing him.