Manchester United 'made failed approach' for Bundesliga star on transfer deadline day - and 'could return' for midfielder next summer

Manchester United were unsuccessful in their bid to bring in one final player on deadline day, according to reports.

The Red Devils were in the market for a midfielder having failed in their pursuit of Brighton 's Carlos Baleba earlier on in the summer transfer window.

That disappointment came after the club had bolstered their attack by signing Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha from Brentford and Wolves respectively, having struggled in front of goal last season.

They have also allowed several high-profile players to depart to countenance their lavish summer spending spree.

Rasmus Hojlund has joined Serie A side Napoli - where he will link up with former United man Scott McTominay - in a deal that has a £38m obligation to buy in the Dane's contract.

Furthermore, Alejandro Garnacho got his wish at the 11th hour as he joined Chelsea in a switch worth £40m having held out for a move throughout the summer.

Manchester United failed in their bid to bring in another player on deadline day, per reports

But Ruben Amorim 's side were also reportedly keen on adding Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller to their ranks, according to BILD , and may return with another bid for the player next summer.

A former Bayern Munich youth player, Stiller, 24, was said to want to stay at Stuttgart in order to be sure of regular game-time ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

He made 31 starts in the Bundesliga last season to give with eight Champions League matches as Stuttgart endured a disappointing 2024-25 by ending the campaign in ninth place and missing out on a European spot.

Stiller has also earned four senior caps for Germany having played at age-group level for Die Mannschaft since coming through the ranks at Bayern.

While United did fail to bring in a midfielder, they were eventually successful in their pursuit of another goalkeeper.

Amorim's side agreed a deal worth £21.7m with Royal Antwerp for 23-year-old shot-stopper Senne Lammens.

Lammens has agreed a five year contract at Old Trafford and will come in with a view to solving Amorim's problem between the sticks.

A club statement read: 'Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Senne Lammens has joined the club, subject to international clearance and registration.

The Red Devils were in the market for a midfielder having failed in their pursuit of Brighton's Carlos Baleba

'The goalkeeper has signed a contract until June 2030. Lammens has already played 64 games for Royal Antwerp and helped them win the Belgian Super Cup in 2023. The 23-year-old was named in the Belgium national team squad for the first time in March.'

Lammens said: 'I am extremely proud to be joining Manchester United, it is a real dream come true. The past few years have been an amazing journey, it's now ended in an incredible destination and hopefully the beginning of something special.

'You can feel the positive atmosphere that is being created h ere, and I know that I can make a real impact at the club in the coming years.

'I cannot wait to get to know my team-mates and begin working with Ruben and the coaching staff.

'This is the perfect place to keep developing, grow together with this exciting team and achieve my career objectives.'