Inter Milan will reportedly compete with Manchester United to sign 23-year-old Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp in the summer transfer window.

According to an update by the reliable Mike McGrath, Senne Lammens is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils have been keen on signing a goalkeeper in the summer transfer window as they search for an upgrade on Altay Bayindir. So, the 23-year-old Royal Antwerp shot-stopper has emerged as a target for the Premier League outfit.

However, the struggling English giants have yet to sell a goalkeeper this summer, thus delaying a move for Lammens. That has allowed other suitors a window of opportunity to get ahead in the battle for his signature, with Inter Milan ready to open talks with Royal Antwerp. The Serie A giants are “pushing” to sign the Zottegem native in the coming weeks.

Senne Lammens and his rising stock

Senne Lammens has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the world since joining Royal Antwerp from Club Brugge in July 2023. The 23-year-old spent his formative years in Belgium, passing through the academies at RC Bambrugge and FCV Dender EH before graduating from the youth division at Club Brugge.

However, the Belgian goalkeeper has risen in prominence in the last two years, turning out over 50 times thus far for Royal Antwerp while keeping 12 clean sheets and conceding 85 goals. Meanwhile, Lammens’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Manchester United and Inter Milan are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.

A man in demand

Manchester United’s interest in Senne Lammens is understandable. Andre Onana has not been reliable enough since arriving at Old Trafford from Inter Milan two years ago. Additionally, Altay Bayindir has not been good enough to challenge Onana for the first-choice goalkeeper’s berth. So, Lammens has emerged as a viable target for Manchester United.

While the Red Devils have been ready to intensify their efforts to sign the Zottegem native in the summer transfer window, the move has stalled, allowing Inter Milan to step up the efforts to secure his services. The Nerazzurri must scour the market for a goalkeeper amid Yann Sommer’s advancing age. While the veteran Swiss goalkeeper remains a dependable performer, he is in the twilight of his career.

So, Lammens is an option worth considering, with Inter Milan ready to initiate the discussions to sign the 23-year-old Belgian shot-stopper in the summer transfer window. With the Nerazzurri pushing to sign Lammens, it will be interesting to see if there is a way back for Manchester United in this battle.