Senne Lammens not in Antwerp squad as United transfer edges nearer

Manchester United are on the hunt for a brand new goalkeeper, with Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir each failing to persuade.

Over the course of the summer season the Pink Devils have been linked with a number of prime keepers, reminiscent of Emi Martinez of Aston Villa and Gigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint-Germain, however the membership now appear set to swoop for a lesser-known identify.

Lammens prime of the checklist

Senne Lammens, who performs between the sticks for Royal Antwerp, has been talked about as an intriguing possibility for many of the window.

The 23-year-old has impressed for the Belgian facet, and attracted consideration not simply from United – bitter rivals Manchester Metropolis have additionally been linked with him.

In current days the Pink Devils have surged forward within the race for the participant’s signature, and studies from Fabrizio Romano yesterday confirmed that talks are ongoing between the golf equipment.

Lammens not noted of squad

Antwerp had been stated to have hiked up their asking value from €20m to €25m, however have now dropped the largest clue but that an settlement is shut.

Lammens has been not noted of the squad for the membership’s league conflict with Mechelen this afternoon. Yannick Thoelen will play in purpose as a substitute.

It doesn’t come as a shock that the Belgian keeper has been omitted from the matchday squad, however having it formally confirmed is an thrilling improvement in United’s pursuit of the proficient shotstopper.

Dangerous information for Bayindir

It’s understood that ought to Lammens arrive he won’t routinely unseat first-choice possibility Andre Onana, who’s unlikely to go away the membership this window.

His position would initially be to offer stiff competitors to the Cameroonian, whose performances have left so much to be desired throughout the 2 seasons he has spent at Previous Trafford.

Second-choice Altay Bayindir is extra prone to be the one left on the lookout for a brand new membership, regardless of beginning the opening match of the season.

It was his unlucky error which handed Arsenal the one purpose of the sport, turning an in any other case sturdy United efficiency right into a disappointing defeat.

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