Manchester United’s decision to splash £18.2m on Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens on deadline day has been met with criticism, with former Red Devils keeper Ben Foster branding the move a 'panic buy'. United had been heavily linked with Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez but ultimately settled for the Belgian shot-stopper, sparking debate among fans and pundits alike.
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed how Emiliano Martinez is feeling after the Aston Villa goalkeeper's failed transfer to Manchester United on deadline day. Speaking ahead of La Albiceleste’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Venezuela, Scaloni also discussed Martinez's future with the national team.
Manchester United’s summer hunt for a new goalkeeper took a dramatic turn when their interest in Aston Villa star Emiliano Martinez hit a dead end. Despite strong pleas from manager Ruben Amorim, the club’s hierarchy reportedly refused to spend big on the Argentine World Cup winner.
Gary Neville has called on Manchester United to act quickly in the transfer market and sign a new goalkeeper, warning that the lack of a commanding No.1 is "undermining" Ruben Amorim’s early attempts to rebuild the team. With Andre Onana sidelined and Altay Bayindir producing another costly error in the defeat to Arsenal, Neville insists United need a strong personality in goal to steady the squad.