Arsenal and Man United ready to compete for €10m transfer, sources claim
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Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in a potential transfer for the talented young goalkeeper from Royal Antwerp Senne Lammens.
The 22-year-old looks like a very promising prospect and Caught offside he understands that Arsenal and Man Utd have been following him closely in recent times.
Both the Gunners and Red Devils could do with strengthening in the goalkeeping department, as the two Premier League giants currently lack depth behind their number one goalkeepers.
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Lammens seems like an ideal choice to come in initially and provide a reliable backup option, while also perhaps being someone who could become a challenger for a starting spot later on.
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Still, if Arsenal or United want Lammens out of Antwerp, sources have said Caught offside it will cost them around 10 million euros.
That shouldn’t prove too difficult for two big clubs like this, but it also remains to be seen how much they would be prepared to invest in someone who might not see that much playing time on the pitch anytime soon.
Team depth is important, though, and sources say so, too Caught offside United’s current reserve goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is likely to be allowed to leave if the right offer comes along, with clubs in the Premier League, La Liga and Turkey eyeing him.
Lammens could be a smart signing for MUFC to replace Bayindir, while Arsenal would probably also do well to start planning for next season when Neto’s loan spell ends.
Lammens looks like a young player with a lot of potential, so one imagines the Belgian international would be keen to take this opportunity to join a big Premier League club.
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