Manchester United are in energetic talks for Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens, based on reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The Purple Devils presently have Andre Onana, Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton as their senior goalkeepers. Bayindir began the latest 1-0 Premier League loss to Arsenal at Outdated Trafford. His goalkeeping error contributed to the Gunners’ victory.
Romano now reveals that United are in ‘energetic talks’ to land Lammens from Antwerp and they’re engaged on a deal. Private phrases are ‘nearly agreed’. In one other replace, the Purple Devils are negotiating a deal price £17 million for the 23-year-old.
Manchester Metropolis usually are not within the operating as they’re eyeing Gianluigi Donnarumma if Ederson leaves.
High quality
Lammens has developed into top-of-the-line goalkeepers within the Belgian Professional League. The 23-year-old had an enormous breakout marketing campaign with Antwerp final time period, the place he made 40 appearances within the top-flight.
The Belgian remodeled 4 saves per recreation with a 77% success fee. He was terrific with the ball at his toes with a cross completion of 71% with 7 lengthy balls on common. Lammens additionally impressed along with his excessive claims and penalty saving expertise. He saved out 4 out of eight spot kicks in opposition to him.
He nonetheless has the tendency to make unforced errors, however United may very well be banking on his immense potential. He could be an improve on Onana and Bayindir as a consequence of his robust reflexes and ball-playing potential. If he can discover consistency, he may grow to be the mainstay for the following decade.
At £17 million, he would symbolize a cut price signing as a consequence of his immense potential. Inter Milan have additionally been credited with an curiosity within the gifted shot-stopper, and United appear to be pushing by way of a deal forward of the Nerazzurri, as issues stand.
Inter might not assure Lammens with a beginning position forward of Yann Sommer this marketing campaign. This might present United with an edge as supervisor Ruben Amorim may guarantee him the no.1 place forward of the error-prone duo of Onana and Bayindir.
Considered one of Onana or Bayindir may head for the exit door if Lammens have been to make the swap to Outdated Trafford.
