bloomshorts Manchester United’s Goalkeeping Conundrum
After securing Bryan Mbeumo’s signature, Manchester United is not slowing down in the transfer market. The club is actively exploring options to strengthen its goalkeeping department, with Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez and Royal Antwerp’s Senne Lammens identified as potential targets.
Interest in Senne Lammens
Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester United has made initial contact regarding the conditions for signing Senne Lammens, the 23-year-old Belgian Pro League goalkeeper. This move comes at a critical time as Andre Onana, United’s current first-choice goalkeeper, is sidelined with a hamstring injury during pre-season.
The Search for a Long-term Solution
The departure of David de Gea in 2023 left a void that Andre Onana has struggled to fill adequately. Despite some overblown criticism, Onana’s performance metrics, particularly in ‘goals prevented’, place him in the middle of the pack among Premier League goalkeepers, prompting United to seek a more reliable option between the posts.
