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Galatasaray reportedly made a last-ditch try to scupper United’s pursuit of Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
United closing in on Lammens
United initially had no plans to signal a brand new goalkeeper until participant gross sales occurred or both Andre Onana or Altay Bayindir departed, however the membership’s stance now seems to have shifted.
Onana was dropped from final weekend’s matchday squad that beat Arsenal, with Bayindir getting the nod to begin between the sticks. Nevertheless, Bayindir made the expensive error which led to Arsenal’s aim within the 1-0 loss at Previous Trafford.
This growth seemingly pushed United to revise their plans and speed up their chase for Lammens, who has been on their radar for a while. Lammens has emerged as among the best shot-stoppers in Europe and loved an outstanding 2024/25 marketing campaign with Antwerp.
Fabrizio Romano revealed that United opened talks with Antwerp over a deal price round €20m.
The Italian journalist famous that United are advancing of their pursuit and Lammens has already given his approval for a deal to recover from the road.
Extra not too long ago, a report coated by The Peoples Particular person relayed that each Lammens and United are keen for a quick decision to the switch.
Now, The Mirror report that United are on the point of finishing a deal for the Belgian, however Galatasaray made an try to hijack the switch.
Galatasaray tried to usurp United in Lammens race
The Mirror reveal, “Manchester United are set to win the race for younger Belgian keeper Senne Lammens. United have been monitoring the 22-year-old Royal Antwerp stopper for the previous yr, and have lined up a deal that may see them pay £16million plus a bundle of add-ons.”
“It’s understood that Lammens needs to maneuver to Previous Trafford, regardless of massive curiosity in him from Galatasaray, Inter Milan and Lille.”
“United will now look to seal an settlement with the participant, though Turkish giants Galatasaray put in an Eleventh-hour bid on Saturday night time to try to steal the 6ft 3in keeper.”
The newspaper provides that Lammens is predicted to place pen to paper on a five-year contract.
The 23-year-old views a swap to United as a really perfect alternative to battle Actual Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois for a beginning spot within the Belgium nationwide staff.
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