Manchester United Closing In On Senne Lammens With Advanced Negotiations

Manchester United are getting closer to signing Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Talks are advancing on a transfer fee nearing €20 million, although personal terms are almost agreed. The 23-year-old Belgian has expressed interest in a move to the Premier League and has reportedly agreed to join United.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Negotiations between Manchester United and Royal Antwerp for Senne Lammens are at an advanced stage, though a final agreement has not yet been reached. The proposed transfer fee is around €20 million. Lammens, who kept 12 clean sheets in over 50 appearances last season as Antwerp finished fifteenth in the Belgian Pro League, has already said yes to a move to England. There are no talks underway with Manchester City, who have set Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma as their top target should Ederson leave.

UNITED’S SEARCH FOR STABILITY

Manchester United started the new Premier League season with a 1-0 loss to Arsenal, troubled by a goalkeeper error that contributed to their defeat. Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir was involved in the deciding goal, while first-choice André Onana was not included in the squad for that match. Onana is expected to return for their next fixture, but United are determined to strengthen their options with Lammens, especially as competition from Inter Milan is also present. Meanwhile, Lammens has maintained good form at Antwerp this season, having already saved a penalty in his four appearances so far.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR UNITED AND LAMMENS?

United’s next game is against Fulham at Craven Cottage, where they aim to secure their first points of the season after the opening loss. Currently, United sit just below Fulham in the standings. Lammens will not be signed in time for this match, but both clubs are working fast to finalize a deal soon. If successful, it will provide extra competition in goal as United chase improvement in league results and squad reliability this season. Antwerp, meanwhile, begin their own league campaign having secured fifth place last year, and will need to plan for replacing their standout goalkeeper if a transfer goes through.