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Manchester United Hand Bayındır Derby Start as Lammens Enters Two-Way Fight for No. 1

Reports indicate United could pursue Emiliano Martínez or Mike Maignan in January if consistency is lacking.

Overview

  • Rúben Amorim confirmed Altay Bayındır will start Sunday’s Manchester derby and framed the goalkeeper spot as an open competition.
  • United completed a £18.2m signing of 23-year-old Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp, with André Onana departing on loan to Trabzonspor.
  • The Times detailed Lammens’ standout season in Belgium, noting he led in saves, ranked second for goals prevented and saved four of eight penalties.
  • Fabrizio Romano reported United “really trust” Lammens for both the present and future, with no guaranteed first-choice yet.
  • Spanish outlet Fichajes, relayed by UK sites, says United are assessing January moves for Martínez or Maignan if Bayındır and Lammens do not deliver steady form.