MANCHESTER UNITED’s dressing room believes ‘keeper Senne Lammens has been the “buy of the season.”
The first-team squad have been amazed by .
Senne Lammens is viewed internally as Manchester United’s best summer buyCredit: AFP
The goalkeeper impressed against Everton on MondayCredit: Getty
United’s board swooped on the little-known player in an £18.2million deal last August, which took him from Belgian side Royal Antwerp to .
Few players in the dressing room had heard of the 24-year-old when he came in to replace error-prone as the club’s No 1.
But they have been – culminating in his standout performance this season as United won 1-0 at on Monday.
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“But he stood firm and also pulled out world-class saves to keep out two long-range strikes from and .
After the game, Everton boss described his display as “bloody brilliant” – while United interim boss
Carrick added that “instead of creating the chaos,” his stopper helps to “take the chaos away and calm things down.”
A source said: “It’s not just fans who have been surprised by how good is – the players are too.
“They didn’t know too much about Senne when he arrived and he took a while to get to know everyone because he is reserved and quiet.
“But the players love him.
He has had a strong first season at Old Trafford
The shot-stopper has dealt with aerial challenges wellCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
“He’s really impressed everyone with how he goes about his work – quiet, composed and without a fuss.
“He is humble and works hard every day.
“The players think United signing the likes of and was great – but they actually believe Senne is the best buy the club has made this season.”
Lammens boasts 22 appearances for United heading into the weekend, keeping five clean sheets.
Earlier this week it was reported that international Onana, who is on loan at Turkish club Trabzonspor until May, .
He was signed for an initial £43.8m from Italian side in July 2023 on a five-year deal.
But a series of erratic displays and high-profile gaffes saw him lose his No 1 spot, first to Altay Bayindir and then to Lammens.
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