Manchester City have entered the race to sign Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens, a player Manchester United were convinced they would secure, according to Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

City are reassessing their goalkeeper options after facing difficulties in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain over Gianluigi Donnarumma, whose transfer fee is considered too high. The search for a reliable option has now led them to Lammens, who delivered standout performances in the Belgian Pro League last season.

Key Points:

• Manchester City exploring deal for Antwerp’s Senne Lammens

• Manchester United had been confident of completing the transfer

• City cooled pursuit of Gianluigi Donnarumma due to high valuation

• Ederson and Ortega both linked with exits from the Etihad

• Lammens made 44 appearances for Antwerp last season

Lammens, 22, came through Club Brugge’s academy before joining Antwerp in 2023. Initially signed as a backup, he quickly established himself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper under Andries Ulderink, featuring in 44 matches across all competitions.

City already brought back James Trafford this summer following his rise at Burnley, where he impressed with a strong Championship campaign. However, uncertainty over Ederson’s future, along with reported interest in Ortega, has left Pep Guardiola’s side weighing further reinforcements.

Should City move ahead with Lammens, it would mark a major setback for United manager Ruben Amorim, who had targeted the Belgian to replace Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir. For Guardiola, the signing could secure a long-term solution between the posts and strengthen City’s depth for years to come.