Manchester United's current goalkeeper, Altay Bayindir, made a mistake in their Premier League opener against Arsenal, and former goalkeeper André Onana was also at fault in the team's embarrassing League Cup exit to Grimsby Town. Lammens is considered a talented young goalkeeper, trusted to play for Antwerp at a young age.

Belgian reports suggest that Sunderland and Leeds United expressed interest in signing Lammens but dropped out when they learned about his high asking price. The club considered other options, including Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, but decided to sign Lammens, who is believed to have a high ceiling.

The fact that Sunderland and Leeds United dropped out of the race does not mean Lammens lacks quality. It simply means that his price was too high, and Manchester United was willing to pay the fee to secure a potentially top-class goalkeeper.

Manchester United's decision to sign Lammens has sparked debate about the club's spending. However, it is clear that Lammens has the potential to be one of the Premier League's top goalkeepers in the future.