Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who has been tipped as Belgium’s long-term successor to Thibaut Courtois. The 23-year-old is set to complete a £17 million move to Old Trafford before the transfer window closes on September 1, after reportedly agreeing personal terms with the club. Lammens was left out of Antwerp’s weekend squad amid speculation that his transfer is imminent.
The move comes as United continue to grapple with a goalkeeping crisis. Ruben Amorim has alternated between Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir, but both have struggled for consistency, prompting criticism from fans and pundits alike. Gary Neville, speaking after Bayindir’s costly error in the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, warned that United “cannot progress” without a commanding No.1. With 39-year-old Tom Heaton only considered a back-up, the need for a reliable long-term solution has grown increasingly urgent.
Lammens, who rose through the ranks at Club Brugge before moving to Antwerp, has earned praise for his shot-stopping ability, aerial command, and composure under pressure. While the step up to the Premier League represents a major challenge, United’s recruitment team believe he has the potential to grow into one of Europe’s elite goalkeepers. If the Belgian can adapt quickly, he could finally bring stability to a position that has undermined the team for more than a season.