Angus Gunn is being linked with Manchester United, but the story is really about depth rather than a new No.1. He has been released by Nottingham Forest and is available on a free transfer, while Senne Lammens has already settled into the top goalkeeper role.
Goal.com says the club is trying to move on André Onana and Altay Bayındır this window, which is why the search has drifted toward an experienced back-up. The move for Gunn fits that pattern much better than it looks at first glance.
Lammens already has the starter's spot
Goal.com says Lammens made his debut against Sunderland last October and has firmly established himself as the undisputed number one. His season aggregate shows 0 2026 World Cup appearances, which lines up with the view that any incoming goalkeeper would be there to support him, not replace him.
That is the key detail in the Gunn link. Manchester United are not being pushed toward a major rebuild in goal, they are looking for a practical option behind a starter they already trust.
Gunn's recent games keep him in the frame
The Mirror report says Scotland started Gunn in all three of their World Cup group matches. His recent return has also been useful in raw performance terms, with an 8.2 rating against Brazil and a 7.5 rating against Haiti in his last five matches.
Sports Mole added another part of the picture, saying Gunn made just one appearance last season at Nottingham Forest, where he was third choice behind Matz Sels and Stefan Ortega. That is not the profile of a keeper being chased as a headline signing, but it is exactly the sort of record clubs lean on when they want an experienced squad option on a free.
The other reported target, Karl Darlow, is in the same lane after making 22 appearances last season. United's goalkeeper business looks built around experience and cost control, with the real focus on replacing uncertainty behind Lammens rather than changing the first-choice picture.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 5 outlets. How we work →
