Manchester United are in the midst of their most pivotal transfer window since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, with a list of positions to fix, and Senne Lammens can fix the most important one for the next decade.
Not many thought when the 2024/25 season began that Man Utd would be panicking everywhere by the end about getting a new man between the sticks.
However, that is the position Ruben Amorim finds himself in as both his goalkeepers, Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir have failed to convince.
Enter Man Utd-linked Senne Lammens, the Belgian goalkeeper who can fix that problem position for the next decade in one swift transfer.
Here’s all you need to know about Senne Lammens as United in Focus exclusively report that Man Utd will now ‘push ahead’ to sign Lammens.
Who is Senne Lammens?
Senne Lammens is a 22-year-old goalkeeper who plays for Belgian side Royal Antwerp in Belgium, having joined the team from Club Brugge in 2023 on a free transfer.
That move was exactly what he needed at the time to prove himself after leaving a big club in Belgium like Brugge, as Lammens has gone from strength to strength since then.
When and where was Senne Lammens born?
Senne Lammens was born on July 7, 2002 in Zottegem, Belgium. He has spent all his career so far in his home country and if he joins Man Utd, how he adapts to a new league will be something the scouts will need to do their homework on.
He’ll join United as a 23-year-old if he does. That makes it feasible that he can claim that No. 1 spot for the next decade. Considering goalkeeper stay at their peak for longer, this investment can truly pay off massively for United if it works.
Senne Lammens national team
Lammens is eligible to play for Belgium but hasn’t been capped by the senior team yet, with the 2024/25 season being his first where he’s truly established himself as a talent to watch.
He’s been capped by the Belgium youth sides all the way from the U15s setup to the U21s. If he keeps up this trajectory, it should only be a matter of time before his senior debut, especially if he plays in a higher-profile league.
Senne Lammens Man Utd transfer links
United’s links to Lammens have gathered pace recently as the club’s goalkeeping problems compound and the injury to Onana has made him the perfect target.
He is young enough that it fits Ineos’ philosophy and won’t immediately usurp Onana as first-choice. However, he retains the potential upside to eventually challenge him while initially taking Altay Bayindir’s role.
At 23, Lammens will be a long-term investment with the ability to contribute immediately, a fine financial prospect as well as a footballing one.
Senne Lammens style of play
It feels inconsequential to expand upon a goalkeeper’s style of play, but it can be argued that differences over this component is how United ended up with Onana after shipping off David de Gea.
Lammens, as it stands, is closer to De Gea than Onana, but considering Onana’s ball-playing skills took a step backward after joining and his shot-stopping was always below par, that might not be such a bad thing.
Ruben Amorim could be trusted to bring the raw parts of his game to completion, while his excellent shot-stopping skills and reflexes provide a solid base to build from.
Senne Lammens height
Lammens stands at 6’3″, which is above average for a goalkeeper and helps him take command of his area, although his aerial dominance needs a bit of work.
Overall, he’s a good prospect to invest in for the future as well as take some growing pains with in the present because the potential is tantalising.
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