Schmeichel baffled by Man United signing, ex-Sporting man doubts fit

Manchester United signed Senne Lammens in the final stretch of the transfer window. The 23-year-old has been on the 'red devils' radar for several months. Peter Schmeichel, who recently criticized Ruben Amorim , says he does not understand the signing of the new goalkeeper.

Peter Schmeichel: "We should have signed Emiliano Martínez. In fact, we should have insisted on Gianluigi Donnarumma"

“We should have signed Emiliano Martínez. In fact, we should have insisted on Gianluigi Donnarumma when we had the chance. But, with Martínez, everything seemed like a great opportunity, because he is exactly the type of goalkeeper that Manchester United needs . He has proven his qualities at the highest level,” he tells Skybet.

“ He's one of those goalkeepers that makes forwards think twice. That presence is vital . So, it was extremely disappointing to learn that the deal failed for financial reasons,” added Peter Schmeichel about the failure of the last market for Emiliano Martínez, who lost his place at Aston Villa to Marco Bizot.

Peter Schmeichel: "Lammens? If we had signed him along with Martínez, it would make total sense"

Next, the former Sporting goalkeeper was not pleased with the signing of Senne Lammens : “ As for Lammens, I'll be honest: I've never heard of him . I know his stats are excellent, but that was in Belgium, in a team that finished in fifth place. The stats don't show how you react after a mistake or how you handle the pressure at Manchester United . That pressure is incomparable”.

“He could turn out to be the best signing in history. But, at the moment, it seems like just a hope and that's not what United needs right now . If we had signed him along with Martínez, it would make total sense. But, instead, we are left to wonder who will be number one,” concluded Peter Schmeichel.

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