Man Utd should sign Senne Lammens to solve goalkeeping dilemma | OneFootball

Manchester United should pursue a deal for Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens.

The Red Devils suffered a 1-0 loss to Arsenal in their Premier League curtain-raiser on Sunday.

The Mancunian giants dominated proceedings against the Gunners at Old Trafford and had the better of them in almost every department.

Despite this, they were on the losing side. Altay Bayindir’s misjudgement from a corner allowed Riccardo Calafiori to score with an easy header in the 13th minute.

Some United fans felt William Saliba fouled Bayindir in the lead-up to the goal, but he should have been more commanding.

Andre Onana was not in the matchday squad for the game, but he has also been unconvincing at handling crosses into the box.

United need an upgrade on the duo and should pursue a deal for Lammens.

The 23-year-old had an outstanding breakthrough campaign with Antwerp in the Belgian top-flight last term.

Lammens made an average of 4.3 saves per league appearance with a 77 percent success rate.

Alongside his strong reflexes, he was a dominating presence in the box with several high claims.

The Belgian also proved that he is a penalty-saving specialist, saving four out of eight spot-kicks.

Aside from these traits, he averaged 26 passes and more than seven long balls per game.

The shot-stopper is a complete package and could be signed on the cheap this summer.

Antwerp have already signed a replacement in Taishi Brandon Nozawa, and the club are open to parting ways with Lammens for around £17 million before the transfer window closes.

For the price mentioned, it appears a no-brainer decision for United to recruit him. His arrival may coincide with one of Onana or Bayindir leaving the club before the deadline.

The Red Devils need to be proactive in the player’s pursuit, considering Inter Milan see him as a ‘serious target‘ and are set ‘to enter’ talks with Antwerp regarding a potential transfer.