Tag: Royal Antwerp

United Sign Lammens to Fix Goalkeeper Issues

Senne Lammens (Manchester United)
September 2025

Manchester United have completed the £18.2m signing of Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens on a five-year contract, adding competition to Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir after repeated early-season blunders. United acted after Onana’s costly Carabao Cup errors and Bayindir’s mistakes against Arsenal and Burnley. Lammens’ arrival offers fresh competition as Ruben Amorim rebuilds faith in the team’s last line of defence after a troubled start.

United Agree Deal for Lammens Over Martinez

Senne Lammens (Manchester United)
August 2025

Manchester United have agreed an £18m deal for Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens, turning away from pursuing Aston Villa star Emi Martinez as they attempt to solve their long-standing goalkeeping crisis. With Onana underperforming and Bayindir also error-prone, United sought stability. A Sancho-to-Villa loan was speculated to clear the way for Martinez, but instead United opted for the younger Belgian, signalling a long-term rebuild rather than a high-profile replacement.

Celtic Target Royal Antwerp’s Balikwisha

Michel-Ange Balikwisha (Royal Antwerp)
Summer 2025

Celtic are targeting Royal Antwerp winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha ahead of a potential summer transfer. The 23-year-old is seen as a promising addition, especially with his contract set to expire in just over a year.
After a season affected by injuries and inconsistent form, Antwerp are open to selling Balikwisha for a cut-price fee around £4 million. Celtic view him as a value option to strengthen their attacking depth.

Saudi Clubs Eye Premier League Goalkeepers

André Onana (Manchester United) and Éderson (Manchester City)
Summer 2025

Saudi Pro League clubs — including Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad — want both keepers.
United and City are scouting Senne Lammens (Royal Antwerp) and Lucas Chevalier (Lille) as replacements. Newcastle United and West Ham are also interested in Lammens.

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