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Man United Sign Lammens for £18.2 m, Eye Ederson

6/2/2026

Summary

Manchester United Signing

Manchester United signed Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for £18.2 million, a deal Jason Wilcox and Christopher Vivell called a “plug and play” move for 2025.
Goalkeeping scout Tony Coton advocated for Lammens after his October debut against Sunderland, noting that Jason Wilcox had tracked the player for 12 months.
United also target midfielder Ederson for under £40 million while seeking a forward and a long-term left-back to replace Luke Shaw.

Summary

United Faces Debt

United faces £360 million net transfer debt, with £209 million due between April 2026 and March 2027, while its cash position improves.
The club spent roughly £250 million on new players in 2025-26, financed by a £400 million revolving credit facility.
Recent repayments have generated about £250 million of available headroom.
Champions League qualification and rising commercial income are expected to raise income, supporting the “Project 150” aim to chase a Premier League title by 2028.

History

Historical Context

After the Glazer family’s 2005 leveraged takeover forced Manchester United into about £540 million of debt, successive refinancings—£660 million in 2006 and a £504 million bond in 2010—made debt financing a core strategy. The pattern persists, as United now signs Belgian keeper Senne Lammens for £18.2 million while carrying roughly £360 million of transfer-related debt, a burden still overseen by the Glazers and Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

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Manchester United Signing

Manchester United signed Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for £18.2 million, a deal Jason Wilcox and Christopher Vivell called a “plug and play” move for 2025.
Goalkeeping scout Tony Coton advocated for Lammens after his October debut against Sunderland, noting that Jason Wilcox had tracked the player for 12 months.
United also target midfielder Ederson for under £40 million while seeking a forward and a long-term left-back to replace Luke Shaw.

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