Manchester United Make Final Push To Sign Senne Lammens From Royal Antwerp

Manchester United are trying to quickly sign goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp. Important talks are set for this weekend. The club wants to complete the deal before the transfer window closes. Lammens is seen as a key addition to their squad.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester United have sped up their talks with Royal Antwerp for Senne Lammens, a 22-year-old goalkeeper from Belgium. Lammens didn’t play in Antwerp’s recent match to avoid injury as transfer discussions heated up. Current reports suggest that Manchester United are getting closer to signing Lammens, with discussions around a transfer fee nearing €20 million.

United are expected to pay about £17 million (€20 million) for the goalkeeper, with the final agreement depending on how the payment is structured. Personal terms with Lammens are almost agreed according to recent updates. If talks go well, the deal could be done in the next 48 hours.

WHY UNITED WANT LAMMENS

Lammens is highly rated for his agility and shot-stopping skills. He has impressed in Belgium since joining Antwerp in 2023, where he expressed interest in a move to the Premier League. Last season, he played over 30 matches for Royal Antwerp, keeping 12 clean sheets and contributing to the team’s competitive performance.

Manchester United ended fifteenth in the Premier League last season and let in 58 goals. They need depth and future options in goal. Current first-choice goalkeeper André Onana has been inconsistent, so the goalkeeping situation at United is under scrutiny.

WHAT NEXT FOR UNITED AND ANTWERP?

United hope to finalize the transfer before their next Premier League game against Burnlet at Old Trafford. United are currently sitting in the bottom half of the Premier League after two games, with recent results affecting their confidence. They are level on points with Newcastle as both teams will want to move into European spots.

Meanwhile, Antwerp will need to find a replacement quickly as they are just one point off the top of the Belgian league. For Lammens, moving to Old Trafford would give him a chance to play at the highest level and continue his rapid development in one of the world’s toughest leagues.