Manchester United Target Lammens Or Martinez In Deadline Day Signing Push

‎Ruben Amorim has been assured that a new first-choice goalkeeper will arrive by the end of today.

‎He has been pressing for a Manchester United No. 1 since the end of last season, and he is now close to achieving his goal, with discussions ongoing about who the successor will be.

‎Senne Lammens was expected to arrive from Royal Antwerp but difficulties have cropped up over his total cost. There has also been a note of caution inside United because he is not yet proven at the very top level, and the club needs assurances right now.

‎Aston Villa have entered the race for Lammens, joining several overseas clubs, while United are also in talks over Emi Martínez

‎He brings a level of experience regarded as a step above the other options, and the next goalkeeper is seen as essential to provide a stronger sense of authority in his area.

‎In most positions, United would prefer to go for a youthful option who could develop for the long term, but this one comes with different considerations.

‎Amorim wants a keeper he can trust to do the basics well but also to instil greater confidence in his defenders.

‎Last season, things got so bad with Andre Onana that sources say Amorim even told his players to reduce the number of back passes they were making to him.

‎Onana has been circulating this week and is expected to depart Old Trafford, with Turkey and Italy cited as possible destinations, though United aim to secure an incoming deal first.

‎Both Onana and Altay Bayindir have been error-prone early this season, and Amorim knows he needs improved options if they are to achieve their goal of qualifying for Europe.