Lammens to wait for United debut as Bayındır starts derby

Manchester United’s deadline-day signing Senne Lammens has made a strong early impression in training but will not make his debut in Sunday’s Manchester derby, manager Rúben Amorim confirmed, instead keeping Altay Bayındır in goal for the 3-0 defeat at the Etihad. The Belgian goalkeeper, who arrived at the end of the transfer window, faces a battle for the starting spot after Onana was loaned to Trabzonspor and Bayındır retained the manager’s immediate trust.

Amorim said he was pleased with Lammens and called him a goalkeeper with a lot of potential, but added that the club currently needs someone with experience. The manager’s decision underlined a cautious approach to integrating Lammens into Premier League match action. Reports on the transfer fee and the player’s age varied, with several outlets placing the fee at about £18 million while others described it as roughly £21 million plus add-ons, and accounts listing his age between 21 and 23.

Teammates and coaches have offered contrasting perspectives. Veteran left back Luke Shaw told Sky Sports he has been impressed with Lammens in training and praised his sharpness and temperament. United’s third-choice keeper Tom Heaton,...