Manchester United are close to signing Belgian shotstopper Senne Lammens
Manchester United’s recent Carabao Cup match against Grimsby Town was nothing short of a nightmare. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, and the League Two side won 12-11 in a penalty shootout. Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren surprised us in the first half and put us two goals behind.
Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire equalised in the second half, but eventually Grimsby goalkeeper Christy Pym, who is a United supporter himself, made a decisive save from the penalty spot. The recent defeat has increased pressure on manager Ruben Amorim, who is already facing criticism after a poor start to the Premier League season.
Senne Lammens’ transfer and new hope
Now the club’s focus is on finding a new goalkeeper, and for this reason the name of Senne Lammens has come up. Reports suggest that United are very close to completing a deal with Royal Antwerp for around £17m. The player has already agreed on personal terms, and Antwerp are also willing to let him go. Journalist Christopher Michel has revealed that the signing will be done in the next two days. The Belgian will not become the number one goalkeeper immediately, but his arrival will bring competition and stability to the team.
Amorim played Altay Bayindir earlier this season, while Onana remained on the bench. This change clearly shows that the trust has been shaken. The 23-year-old can give the team a new option due to his height, shot-stopping and calm nature. However, it must also be accepted that he does not have Premier League experience, and such a big stage will not be easy for him immediately. Still, United are very confident of completing this deal and hope that his name can be added to the team before the match against Burnley. Meanwhile, Newcastle make contact with Manchester United to ask about midfield star
Why is this signing important for United
The question arises as to why signing in this position is so important. The answer is simple that United’s recent performances have shown that the defence’s efforts are being wasted time and again by goalkeeping weaknesses. Onana is constantly making mistakes under pressure, and Bayindir seems difficult to trust in the long term.
Bringing in Lammens would at least mean getting a young, energetic and hungry player who wants to grab every opportunity. This signing will give United a chance to think afresh and also give the club the option to remove players who have proven to be unsuccessful. What the team needs most at the moment is trust, and only a new goalkeeper can bring that trust back. Currently, they might not be able to sell Onana, but United will definitely try to offload him in the January transfer window. In other news, Internacional reject Al-Nassr’s offer for Manchester United target, set €20m valuation.