Man Utd Reportedly Bid for Kaua Santos Before Signing Senne Lammens
Reports reveal that Manchester United offered €30 million to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Kaua Santos before ultimately securing the signature of Belgian talent Senne Lammens amid a tumultuous search for a goalkeeper.
Manchester United had reportedly "put €30 million (£26m/$35m) on the table" to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Kaua Santos in the summer before landing Belgian star Senne Lammens. The club had been tracking the 23-year-old for over a year and even reignited talks late in the window. But Frankfurt stood firm. The Bundesliga side made it crystal clear they had no intention of losing their prized shot-stopper and Santos himself opted to stay put.
Manchester United's Pursuit of Kaua Santos
According to recent reports, Manchester United had been pursuing Brazilian goalkeeper Kaua Santos for over a year, with the club reportedly putting a €30 million offer on the table during the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old Santos was a highly coveted talent, but the pursuit faced a major roadblock as Frankfurt, his current club, made it clear that they had no intentions of parting ways with their key shot-stopper.
The Twist in the Transfer Saga
Despite Manchester United's efforts to secure Kaua Santos, the Brazilian goalkeeper ultimately chose to remain with Frankfurt, leading to a change in direction for the English club. It was then that United turned their attention towards Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens, whose signing marked the culmination of a chaotic and challenging goalkeeper hunt for the Premier League giants.
