Manchester United are advancing in negotiations to sign 23-year-old Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp, with a transfer deal valued at approximately £17 million (€20 million) under discussion. The agreement is nearing completion, with personal terms reportedly agreed and optimism on both sides for finalization soon.
Role & Intent
Lammens is expected to arrive as a long-term project and competition for André Onana, not as an immediate first-choice starter. United aim to bolster their goalkeeping depth ahead of potential absences—including Onana’s anticipated participation in the Africa Cup of Nations—and to provide cover beyond Altay Bayindir.
Background on Lammens
Age & Profile: Born in July 2002, Lammens is a towering shot-stopper (1.93 m) who impressed throughout the 2024–25 season with Royal Antwerp, particularly for his penalty-saving ability and command of the area.
Career Path: Developed through Belgium’s youth systems, including Club Brugge, Lammens signed for Antwerp in 2023, rising to first-choice keeper by 2024–25, earning recognition for consistent performances.
Financial Context: Antwerp is financially motivated to sell, having achieved near-total profit on its transfer while already securing its successor.