United finally chasing a real number nine instead of hoping Rashford figures it out, but Osimhen at 30 isn't the answer to a five-year problem. • Lammens had a fine season and doesn't need replacing by some elder statesman just because United panic when things work. • Henderson to Chelsea is the midfielder equivalent of buying yesterday's newspaper—useful experience, zero upside. • Zidane back in the France job is either genius or a cry for help, depending on whether he's learned anything since 2006. • Chelsea asking Brighton about Welbeck is what panic looks like when you've spent €80m badly and need a body up front by August. United finally chasing a real number nine instead of hoping Rashford figures it out, but Osimhen at 30 isn't the answer to a five-year problem. • Lammens had a fine season and doesn't need replacing by some elder statesman just because United panic when things work. • Henderson to Chelsea is the midfielder equivalent of buying yesterday's newspaper—useful experience, zero upside. • Zidane back in the France job is either genius or a cry for help, depending on whether he's learned anything since 2006. • Chelsea asking Brighton about Welbeck is what panic looks like when you've spent €80m badly and need a body up front by August.

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Michael Carrick urged to replace £18m Manchester United star: ‘It’s a big ask’

July 29, 2026 1 min read

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick (Picture: Shutterstock) Manchester United have been urged to sign a more experienced goalkeeper to replace Senne Lammens despite his impressive first season at Old Trafford. Belgian goalkeeper Lammens completed an £18.1m move to United from Royal…

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