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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Man United target breaks silence and claims he's 'earned' Red Devils' links - as Ruben Amorim bids to resolve goalkeeper problem with Andre Onana sidelined
Man United target Senne Lammens has lauded the Red Devils as 'one of the best clubs' in the world and expressed his belief he would be able to make the step up. The Royal Antwerp goalkeeper has been tracked by Man United, with Mail Sport reporting in January that the 23-year-old was viewed as possible competition for Andre Onana. Onana is currently recovering from a hamstring injury, leading the Man United stepping up their search for another shot-stopper. Mail Sport reported last week that Man United had failed in a bid to sign Aston Villa 's Emi Martinez on loan, with Lammens remaining an option. Lammens, who was called up to the Belgian squad for the first time in March, has been tipped to move on from Antwerp following a superb season for the Pro League side. Speaking to reporters in Belgium, Lammens expressed his belief that he has earned the links to Man United and would be able to make the step up. The goalkeeper, however, suggested his next club would need to have a plan in place for his future in the event he was not the immediate No 1. ' Manchester United are one of the best clubs, yes,' Lammens said, as per Gazet van Antwerpen. 'But you never know. It could also be a different club, or who knows, I might stay here. In any case, I try to keep my feet on the ground. When teams like that come along, I think you've earned it. 'I certainly have enough confidence in myself. I think the most important thing is that my future team, whenever they arrive, has a plan in place. 'Ideally, that means playing immediately, but it's also possible I'll have to take a step in between. 'As long as there's a plan, it doesn't matter whether I'm ready for the next step or not. Everyone has their own career, their own path. Even if I don't take the right step right away, I'll get there. 'It could be within a few days, but also a few months or a year. I have people around me who help me with that, and that way I can focus on what I need to do.' Lammens has made 61 first team appearances for Royal Antwerp, having originally come through Club Brugge's youth set up. The shot stopper saved a penalty last week as Antwerp became their new season with a 1-1 draw against Union Saint-Gilloise. Man United's goalkeeper issue could be eased somewhat with Onana having been pictured stepping up his recovery last week during the club's US tour. Amorim's side will step up their preparations for the Premier League season with a friendly against Bournemouth on Thursday. The Red Devils then face Everton on Sunday and Fiorentina at Old Trafford the following week as they build towards the new season.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Belgian Pro League Review: Matchweek 1
The 123rd season of the Belgian Pro League got underway this weekend, with eight fixtures setting a high standard for the campaign. Kicking off with Friday night's enthralling clash between Royal Antwerp and reigning champions Union Saint-Gilloise, the league's opening matchweek provided 24 goals, one red card, and some truly dramatic results as the formative table took its early form. Read on as we look back on the action as 2025-26 burst into life. Friday's Opener: Royal Antwerp 1-1 Union Saint-Gilloise Despite having one less tribune thanks to redevelopment, Antwerp's Bosuilstadion was bouncing on Friday night as RAFC welcomed the defending champions USG. This game steadily developed into a frenetic pace, and ultimately saw both sides work up a total of 25 fouls between them. This gritty nature was especially prevalent in the first period, when the game's major flashpoint arose. A Union corner saw Promise David head on target, only for Vincent Janssen to block on the line with his hand. After a brief delay, VAR gave a penalty to the visitors. Somehow, Janssen escaped with a yellow card. David stepped up and drove low at Senne Lammens' bottom-right corner, but the high-potential keeper added to his increasing repertoire to tip away brilliantly. Of course, to Union's frustration, it was Janssen who struck the go-ahead goal for Antwerp. The Dutchman got off the mark for the season by bending a great effort through a crumbling wall into the bottom right corner. The second half saw Antwerp continue to marshal Promise David excellently, leading to his withdrawal just before the hour. That said, their inability to stop two alternative USG talents proved decisive for the game's leveller in the 68th minute. Ousseynou Niang burst away on a devastating counter, before sliding in Raul Florucz on the right. Darting into the box, the Austrian slid a fine effort past Lammens into the bottom right to restore parity. Saturday: Zulte Waregem draw with Mechelen, Standard bring RAAL down to earth After a goalless stalemate between Dender and Cercle Brugge, Saturday's action continued with Friday's ferocity, as Zulte Waregem rescued a precious point against Mechelen right at the death. Mechelen initially took the lead in the 16th minute, as Lion Lauberbach continued where he left off last season (eight goals in 35 games). This was one of few successful moves, mind, as the newly-promoted hosts spent the majority of the game on top. They peppered their visitors' final third with a total of 21 shots to garner a 2.34 xG. Mechelen clung on, but ultimately succumbed to the pressure with a late penalty – of which resident veteran Jelle Vossen converted coolly in the 100th minute. While Essevee were able to salvage something on their Belgian Pro League return, RAAL La Louvière were less fortunate. The misfiring hosts couldn't mark their 20-year absence in the first tier with a win, and were immediately downed by a fifth-minute strike from Thomas Henry before Marco Ilaimaharitra added a decisive sucker-punch from the spot just before the first half was out. Anderlecht put on a Sunday showcase with Westerlo drubbing, Club Brugge bounce back, and Charleroi and STVV leave it VERY late Anderlecht began their campaign, and Sunday's action, with a huge 5-2 victory against Westerlo. Exciting prospect Nathan De Cat won the ball high and then slid in Thorgan Hazard smartly for the opener 19 minutes in. The hosts doubled their lead with another young star shining brightly on 37′. After being played in by Nilson Angulo from the left, Tristan Degreef lobbed Andreas Jungdal with aplomb. The second half opened with Kyan Vaesen notching one back, before Matija Frigan made it a relatively quick one-two as he made it 2-2 12 minutes later. Just as Westerlo looked to get the wind in their sails, Anderlecht deflated their hopes with a moment of magic from Angulo in the 65th minute. Jinking back from the left flank, the Ecuadorian curled a beautiful effort high into the top-right corner. Five minutes later, Nathan Saliba latched onto a fine Ludwig Augustinsson delivery to nod in from close range, before Hazard powered home his brace in the 92nd minute after Mario Stroeykens was blocked. OH Leuven began very brightly against Charleroi, and initially looked to dispel any inclination that Les Zèbres' last season form may carry over into 2025-26. Mathieu Maertens opened the scoring three minutes in, before a late Youssef Maziz drive from the left on 79′ looked to have Charleroi beaten. However, a closing resurgence saw Antoine Bernier and then Vetle Dragsnes break OHL hearts in the final stages of added time. Sandwiched between more late drama, Club Brugge prevailed 2-1 against Genk after initially going one down inside the first 10 minutes thanks to a dagger from Hyun-Gyu Oh. A strong, and somewhat eventful, second half saw the hosts bounce back after a scrambling close-range effort from Joel Ordonez just after the hour. Fellow centre-back Brandon Mechele notched the winner with a sweeping shot in the 81st minute, before Ordonez stole the limelight once more, although this time for the wrong reasons. He was dismissed for comically hauling down Tolu Arokodare as the last man. The final game of the matchweek drew the weekend to a close in suitably frenetic style, as St. Truiden and Gent cooked up a storm at the Daio Wasabi Stayen Stadium. This later kick-off ultimately culminated in a dramatic final 15 minutes. First, STVV took the lead through a Leonardo Lopes own goal on 77′. Then, Wilfried Kanga drew Gent level from the spot six minutes later. With a 1-1 seemingly on the cards, De Kanaries went into overdrive in the latter exchanges. Adriano Bertaccini looped home a deflected long shot in the 88th minute, before Ryotaro Ito sealed the two-goal deficit with a smart finish into the bottom-left corner. League table after Matchweek 1 Top goalscorers after Matchweek 1 GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield
Metro
3 days ago
- Sport
- Metro
'One of the best clubs' - Man Utd target fuels transfer speculation
Senne Lammens has fuelled speculation that he could be set to complete a transfer to the Theatre of Dreams after naming Manchester United as 'one of the best clubs' in the world. United have been scouring the market for a goalkeeper to replace the error-prone Andre Onana this summer and the Premier League giants are said to be exploring a possible move for Royal Antwerp shot-stopper Lammens, 23. Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez, Porto's Diogo Costa and Lille's Lucas Chevalier have also been on United's radar, with the club having shipped a total of 54 goals across their worst-ever Premier League season last term. Reports emanating out of Belgium earlier this month claimed United's interest in Lammens was 'becoming more concrete' and Antwerp were said to be expecting an official bid for their number one 'soon'. It's understood Antwerp could be prepared to sell Lammens should they receive an offer of between €15-20million (£13-17.3m) for the former Belgium Under-21 international. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. Though Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have also been heavily linked, Lammens is believed to be holding out for a move to one of Europe's top five leagues. 'Manchester United are one of the best clubs, yes, but you never know. It could also be a different club, or who knows, I might stay here,' Lammens told Gazet van Antwerpen when asked about interest from the Red Devils. 'In any case, I try to keep my feet on the ground. When teams like that come along, I think it's because you've earned it.' While Lammens refused to rule out a move away from Antwerp, he stressed that his next club must 'have a plan in place' if he is to up sticks and leave this summer. He added: 'I certainly have enough confidence in myself [to reach the next level]. 'I think the most important thing is that my future team, whenever they arrive, have a plan in place. 'Ideally, that means playing immediately, but it's also possible that I'll have to take a step in between. 'As long as there's a plan, it doesn't matter whether I'm ready for the next step or not. 'Everyone has their own career, their own path. Even if I don't take the right step right away, I'll get there.' On the possibility that he could be on the move sooner rather than later, Lammens continued: 'It could be within a few days, but also a few months or a year. 'I have people around me who help me with that and that way I can focus on what I need to do.' Antwerp head coach Stef Wils has not been surprised to see Lammens linked to the likes of United and Galatasaray given the Belgian has 'everything a modern goalkeeper needs' to succeed at the top. More Trending He said: 'He's proven why. He has everything a modern goalkeeper needs. 'As a young lad, he still has room to grow in a major league. 'He exudes calm and inspires confidence in his defenders.' Lammens' current contract in Antwerp runs through to June 2027. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Top £48m defender asks to be left out of match after agreeing transfer deal with Chelsea MORE: Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak rejects £96m transfer offer after Liverpool talks MORE: William Saliba provides major update on Arsenal future amid fresh Real Madrid transfer links
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Romano bomb: Man Utd set to choose between ‘best in the world' and up-and-comer
Manchester United are looking to sign a new goalkeeper this summer, but they must now choose between two contrasting profiles. In the summer of 2023, the Red Devils paid £47.5 million to buy Andre Onana from Inter Milan, while also acquiring Altay Bayindir for a significantly lower figure to serve as a backup Sadly for the club, the Cameroonian has developped a knack for committing shocking blunders, while the Turk hasn't been brilliant in his understudy role either. Therefore, something has to be done about the goalkeeping department this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd have trimmed their choices to two, with each leading to a vastly different profile. Man United has two main options for the goalkeeper role In the most recent video posted on his official YouTube channel, the Italian journalist explained that MUFC will now turn their attention towards signing a new striker and a goalkeeper after securing an agreement with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo. When it comes to the shot-stopper, Romano reveals that the club is now facing a dilemma: Bring in a young goalkeeper who can develop while acting as Onana's understudy, or pursue a more experienced profile. (Photo by) The first option would lead to Senne Lammens, a 23-year-old Belgian who has been making waves at Royal Antwerp. Romano reveals that INEOS have an excellent relationship with the player's entourage, which could facilitate the move. Man Utd to choose between Senne Lammens & Emiliano Martinez On the other hand, Emiliano Martinez represents the experienced option. The 32-year-old has been at Aston Villa since making the move from Arsenal in 2020. The Argentinian was instrumental for his nation in the 2022 World Cup triumph, as well as the back-to-back Copa America victories. Hence, Leo Messi hailed him as 'the best goalkeeper in the world'. But while Martinez would be open to joining Man Utd, the Villans won't relinquish his services easily, especially if he's set to join a direct Premier League rival. Therefore, one would argue that Lammens is the more plausible option, as Man Utd might not be able to afford Martinez, or even accommodate him in the same squad with Onana who might be destined to stay at Carrington after all.
The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Man Utd ‘in transfer talks to sign goalkeeper Senne Lammens, 23, from Belgian side as Andre Onana replacement'
MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly in talks to sign young Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Antwerp. Manager pre-season . 3 Man Utd are reportedly in talks to sign young Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Antwerp 3 Current goalkeeper Andre Onana has been linked with a move away after joining in 2023 Onana has been ruled out of the tour of the USA and potentially the opening stages of the 2025/26 Premier League season - which begins against And the Red Devils have now opened talks with Antwerp about a £17million deal for Lammens, according to journalist Ben Jacobs. United were first linked with Lammens, 23, in January, with scouts reportedly sent to watch him play. Widely considered as one of the best up-and-coming goalkeepers in Europe , Lammens enjoyed a breakthrough first year as Antwerp's No.1 last term. READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS Lammens ended the season with an eye-catching 173 saves, which works out to 4.3 saves per match and a solid 78 per cent save rate. He made 41 appearances and kept 10 clean sheets in that period and is contracted until 2027. The Belgian Under-21 international arrived from Club Brugge in 2023 and has also attracted interest from newly-promoted sides Leeds and Sunderland. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford Most read in Football Antwerp have already signed another goalkeeper, Taishi Brandon Nozawa, strongly suggesting that they are preparing for life without Lammens. He even once scored for Club Brugge against Real Madrid in a Uefa Youth League group stage match in the 2019/20 season. A header from a corner, it sealed a 2-2 draw and sent his side into the knockout round play-offs. Man Utd fans fume over ill-timed video and rage 'get a grip' Amorim needs to overhaul his goalkeeping department amidst uncertainty over the futures of Onana and equally sloppy No.2 After the chaos of last season, things were meant to be better from the off for Amorim, but United seemingly struggled to reset their squad in the summer window. But the 40-year-old gaffer's fortunes are set to change after the club finally agreed a £65million deal with Mbeumo, and potentially Lammens, will link up with fellow new signings Matheus Cunha and full-back Diego Leon. United take on local rivals Leeds at the Friends Arena in Sweden on Saturday at 2pm. The five-player 'Bomb Squad' of Marcus Rashford , Alejandro Garnacho , , Antony and Tyrrell Malacia remain isolated from the tour. 3
