Senne Lammens set for Manchester United move: What it means for the Red Devils

Manchester United are edging closer to securing the signing of Belgian international goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that a deal is now in the advanced stages. United’s goalkeeping department has been a source of concern despite the presence of André Onana, Altay Bayındır, and veteran Tom Heaton. Onana endured a mixed debut season, producing fine saves but also committing costly errors, while Bayındır’s flashes of quality were overshadowed by moments that underlined his inexperience. With defensive instability already exposing United’s keepers, Erik ten Hag is keen to bring in a more dependable option — and Lammens has emerged as the standout candidate. Lammens’ Rise in Belgium The 23-year-old was outstanding in the Belgian Pro League last season, finishing with the highest save count in the division and boasting an impressive 78% save rate. Most telling was his goals prevented tally, where he denied more than 15 goals above expectation — a staggering figure compared to Onana’s 0.53, as per FotMob. Standing at 6ft 3in, Lammens has built a reputation as a commanding presence, both agile and authoritative inside his box. His profile matches the type of long-term solution United have been searching for. The Deal [...]

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