Transfer news and rumours today: Emiliano Martinez replacement, Lucas Paqueta update, Manchester United exit KIK BALL

Aston Villa have made a formal approach to Royal Antwerp for Senne Lammens, with the club looking to replace Emiliano Martinez, the latest report has claimed.

Villa were thoroughly outplayed when they were beaten 3-0 by Crystal Palace on Sunday, with shot-stopper Marco Bizot giving away a penalty in the first half for the victors’ first goal.

Boss Unai Emery will have been concerned by the performance of Bizot, but with first-choice goalkeeper Martinez seemingly closing in on a move to Manchester United, the head coach had no other option but to select him.

The summer transfer window closes on Monday, and the chances of signing a replacement before the closure of the market narrows with every passing hour.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Villa have made an official approach for Lammens, and he is considered as the club’s main option alongside Porto shot-stopper Diogo Costa.

West Ham United transfer news: Lucas future update

West Ham United forward Lucas Paqueta has appeared to confirm that he will not be making a switch away from the club after he celebrated against Nottingham Forest.

The Hammers’ dismal start to the season saw pressure ramp up on boss Graham Potter, who had overseen three defeats in his side’s first three games of 2025-26 in all competitions.

West Ham managed to beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Sunday in the Premier League, with Paqueta scoring in the 88th minute from the penalty spot.

There are fears that the Brazilian could leave before the end of the transfer window given reported interest from sides such as Aston Villa.

Those concerns were alleviated on Sunday against Forest after he held his hand to his face imitating a phone call, before making a gesture as if to throw the phone away, and he then kissed the West Ham badge on his shirt.

Manchester United teenager Harry Amass is set for a loan move to Sheffield Wednesday, the latest report has claimed.

United narrowly beat Burnley 3-2 at Old Trafford on Saturday, and the nature of the win has not eased the scrutiny on head coach Ruben Amorim.

The Portuguese manager has been criticised for his failure to implement a coherent tactical style, but he has also been criticised for his use of the young players within his squad.

Kobbie Mainoo is yet to start a Premier League game and has been linked with an exit, while Alejandro Garnacho left the club to join Chelsea.

The Manchester Evening News report that 18 year old left-back Amass will also leave the club to join Sheffield Wednesday for the rest of the season on loan, but his exit will raise further question marks about Amorim’s use of young players.

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