Manchester United reportedly blocked Ruben Amorim from signing a Premier League star before recruiting a different player for £18m.

The Red Devils spent over £232m in the summer on Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Diego Leon, Benjamin Sesko and Senne Lammens.

Lammens arrived from Royal Antwerp and the goalkeeper has enjoyed a great start at Old Trafford after replacing Andre Onana as the No.1 choice.

The 23-year-old played important roles in United’s wins against Sunderland, Liverpool, and Brighton, while he also made some crucial saves in the draws with Nottingham Forest and Tottenham.

Lammens has quickly become a fan-favourite with some United supporters comparing him to Red Devils legend Peter Schmeichel.

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