Manchester United completed a deal for Senne Lammens on transfer deadline day, but the move almost didn’t happen. Royal Antwerp’s director of football, Marc Overmars, shared that the player was originally set to join Aston Villa before a late turn of events changed everything.
😮 The Almost-Deal with Aston Villa
Marc Overmars explained that Antwerp had already reached an agreement with Aston Villa for the transfer of Lammens. However, the deal depended on another transfer—goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez leaving Villa. To complicate matters, Lammens himself was not keen on the move to Villa under those uncertain conditions.
🏃♂️ Manchester United’s Last-Minute Entry
With the Aston Villa deal on hold, Manchester United saw an opportunity and made their move. According to Marc Overmars, Man Utd’s first offer was actually lower than what Aston Villa had proposed. This set the stage for some quick, last-minute discussions between the clubs on a very busy day.
🤝 A Quick and Decisive Negotiation
Antwerp made it clear they wanted a swift resolution. Marc Overmars stated that his club prefers to finalize deals quickly, unlike some other clubs that engage in lengthy negotiations. Within just four hours, both clubs reached an agreement, successfully bringing Lammens to Manchester United on deadline day.
