Manchester United target Senne Lammens has been omitted from Royal Antwerp's squad for their match against Mechelen, signalling that a transfer to Old Trafford is close. The Belgian goalkeeper is expected to join United for a fee of £17.3 million, providing competition for current number one Andre Onana.
Onana has faced criticism since his move from Inter Milan in 2023 due to several high-profile errors, and backup Altay Bayindir was at fault for a goal in United's recent 1-0 defeat to Arsenal. With Lammens' arrival, United would have four goalkeepers, but manager Ruben Amorim has stated that no departures are imminent.
Amorim said: "It's not an idea that 'these players are going to leave and then we'll receive another player'. We don't know what is going to happen but we are not waiting to take out someone to bring another player in." He added that the new signing would not significantly affect the current group training.
United have already strengthened their squad this summer with the signings of Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon. Amorim believes the team is improved, citing data and performances: "You can see that is a fact. Because you can see with the data... we are stronger, we are recovering our positions faster."
