Manchester United, Manchester City Compete for Antwerp Goalkeeper Senne Lammens

Manchester United are close to signing Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens for around £17 million, aiming to strengthen their goalkeeping options amid inconsistent performances from André Onana and Altay Bayindir. While Onana remains at the club, he faces increased competition and is expected to miss part of the season due to Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign. Lammens, a 23-year-old Belgian international known for his penalty-saving skills and commanding presence, has attracted interest also from Manchester City, who have turned to him as an alternative amid stalled negotiations for Gianluigi Donnarumma. Both clubs see Lammens as a cost-effective, high-upside prospect, with United reportedly having agreed personal terms and working to finalize the transfer. The signing is part of United’s broader transfer activity, which also includes prioritizing attacking reinforcements, while managing a group of players seeking exits from the club. Manchester City’s pursuit of Lammens adds a competitive twist to the transfer saga, highlighting the growing demand for top goalkeepers in the Premier League.