Roy Keane names 2025 signing 'costing' Manchester United as fresh statement made

Roy Keane and Paul Scholes question whether goalkeeper Senne Lammens, signed for £18m last summer, is good enough for Manchester United after a difficult recent run.

Roy Keane and Paul Scholes have publicly questioned whether Senne Lammens can be Manchester United's long-term solution in goal. Lammens joined from Royal Antwerp for £18 million in summer 2025 and impressed initially, but has struggled in recent months, conceding 19 goals this season. Keane said on Stick to Football: "The goalkeeper is costing them, isn't he? He was very good last year." Scholes echoed the concern on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, noting that Premier League title winners typically have world-class goalkeepers like Alisson at Liverpool, Raya at Arsenal, and historically Schmeichel and van der Sar at United.

Lammens has been at fault for several recent goals, including Evanilson's in the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth and errors against Fulham and Everton. While other Premier League clubs have made quick goalkeeper changes—Arsenal replacing Ramsdale with Raya, City bringing in Donnarumma—United face broader issues across the pitch and in the dugout. Michael Carrick remains interim manager with his future uncertain, facing Chelsea on Saturday.