Manchester United Set to Sign Royal Antwerp Goalkeeper Senne Lammens for €20m

Manchester United is closing in on a €20m deal to sign Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who will compete with André Onana for a place in the team. Onana's position has been under scrutiny following unconvincing displays, and he may face further pressure from Lammens. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim says it is not a good thing to have four first-team players training away from the squad seeking moves away from Old Trafford.

Manchester United is in advanced talks with Royal Antwerp to sign goalkeeper Senne Lammens for a reported €20 million (£17 million) deal [1]. The 23-year-old, who has been impressive for Antwerp, is expected to challenge André Onana for the starting position at Old Trafford.

The move comes after Onana's recent performances have been under scrutiny, with a string of unconvincing displays leading to his omission from the squad for the opening-day loss to Arsenal [2]. Despite this, Onana remains at the club and is expected to miss part of the season due to his involvement in Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco [2].

Ruben Amorim, the Manchester United head coach, has publicly stated that he is happy with his goalkeeping department and that the club is not looking to replace Onana immediately. Instead, Lammens is seen as a long-term strategy to provide competition and depth to the team [1].

The transfer window for Manchester United is set to close on September 1, and the club is actively trying to offload several players to make room for new signings. Five players—Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia, and Antony—have been training separately and are seeking moves away from Old Trafford [3]. The club is determined to sell these players and has received interest from various clubs, including Chelsea, Roma, Real Betis, Celtic, Besiktas, and Porto [3].

Rashford has already joined Barcelona on a season-long loan, while the future of the other players remains uncertain. United has not sold any player for a fee this summer, and the club is aiming to make a profit on its transfers to adhere to the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) [3].

The potential signing of Lammens is part of Manchester United's ongoing strategy to strengthen its squad and compete at the highest level. The club's ability to navigate the transfer market effectively will be crucial in achieving its long-term goals.

References:
[1] https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/13416240/senne-lammens-transfer-news-man-utd-in-talks-to-sign-royal-antwerp-goalkeeper-in-deal-worth-17-3m
[2] https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/aug/22/manchester-united-close-on-royal-antwerp-goalkeeper-senne-lammens-20m-deal
[3] https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-trying-sell-five-32310775