Manchester United have joined Leeds United and Sunderland in the race to sign Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens, with the Belgian club’s sporting director Marc Overmars confirming the 23-year-old’s inevitable departure this summer.
Premier League Clubs Circle Belgian Shot-Stopper
According to Gazet van Antwerpen, multiple English sides are monitoring Lammens’ situation, with United potentially viewing him as either competition or cover for Andre Onana. The Cameroonian international’s inconsistent debut season has prompted speculation about United’s goalkeeping plans, compounded by reports of an eight-week hamstring injury that could sideline him at the start of the campaign (The Telegraph).
Leeds and Sunderland’s Goalkeeping Concerns
Leeds see Lammens as a potential upgrade after Illan Meslier’s error-prone season, while Sunderland reportedly consider him an improvement over Anthony Patterson. Aston Villa and Newcastle are also monitoring the situation as contingency options should Emiliano Martinez or James Trafford pursuits fall through.
Antwerp’s Transparent Stance
Overmars made the club’s position clear: “Senne’s transfer has to happen—we’ve already signed his replacement. We want to avoid another Butez-Lammens scenario.” The former Arsenal winger added: “He’s our most sought-after player, with several clubs ready to move.”
United’s Growing Urgency
With Onana’s injury creating immediate selection headaches, United may accelerate their interest. However, it remains unclear whether they view Lammens as a first-team challenger or backup option. The Belgian’s impending availability has created a rare market opportunity that has alerted several ambitious English clubs.
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