Man United Seal Deal for Senne Lammens as Jamie Vardy Heads to Italy

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens on a five-year contract, Sky Sports reports.

The Red Devils will pay £18.2 million plus add-ons for the 23-year-old Belgian, who is set to travel to Manchester to undergo his medical and finalise personal terms.

United had previously weighed up a move for Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, but it is understood that Erik ten Hag’s side felt Lammens was the better long-term option. The youngster, who has already impressed in the Belgian Pro League, is seen as a modern goalkeeper with strong shot-stopping ability and composure with the ball at his feet.

In another transfer deadline twist, veteran striker Jamie Vardy is undergoing a medical in Milan ahead of his free transfer to Cremonese. The 37-year-old ended his 13-year stay at Leicester City last season and is now ready to write a new chapter in Serie A.

Opinion: A Gamble and a Statement

For Manchester United, signing Senne Lammens feels like a strategic gamble. He isn’t a household name yet, and at 23, goalkeepers are often still developing. But this could prove to be a masterstroke if he settles quickly and grows under Ten Hag’s system. After years of uncertainty between the sticks post-De Gea, United’s decision to look at the future rather than a short-term fix like Emi Martinez shows courage — and perhaps a touch of vision.

As for Jamie Vardy, what a story. From non-league football to Premier League champion, and now Italy — his career reads like a football fairytale. While his best years may be behind him, his relentless energy and eye for goal could light up Serie A. Cremonese might just have secured not only a striker but also a global headline-maker.

Sometimes in football, it’s not just about trophies or records; it’s about the romance of the game. Lammens represents the future, and Vardy, even at 37, is proving that legends never truly fade.