Man United make Altay Bayindir transfer U-turn as Besiktas ready summer swoop | OneFootball

Manchester United have reportedly made a fresh transfer decision on goalkeeper Altay Bayindir even as Besiktas prepare to make a move for him in the summer.

Out of favour

Marginalised by the rise of Senne Lammens, Bayindir seems unlikely to remain at United unless he accepts being a peripheral figure.

Bayindir initially started the season as United’s main goalkeeper, with now-sacked head coach Ruben Amorim preferring him ahead of Andre Onana.

However, much like Onana, Bayindir failed to convince, making several mistakes in the opening six games of the campaign. Far from a reassuring presence, he was frequently overpowered during set-pieces and unable to consistently keep out efforts on goal.

United were forced to dip into the market and they signed Lammens from Royal Antwerp on deadline day. Lammens made his United debut in October, during a 2-0 victory over Sunderland and has started every game since.

A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Besiktas were keen on signing Bayindir just before the close of the winter window. United turned down their approach, insisting they were not interested in letting the 27-year-old depart and potentially leaving themselves short in the goalkeeping department.

Now, Turkish Football claim that the Red Devils’ stance has softened as Besiktas prepare to launch a second attempt to land Bayindir.

Bayindir transfer update

The news outlet writes, “Beşiktaş are preparing a significant move for Turkish international goalkeeper Altay Bayındır, with plans to lure the shot-stopper away from Manchester United during the upcoming summer transfer window, sources have told Turkish-Football.”

“The Black Eagles had explored a deal for Bayındır in the final days of the January window; however, Manchester United blocked the move due to a lack of immediate depth in their goalkeeping department.”

“Reports suggest the English giants are now more open to a sale in June, provided they can secure a replacement during the off-season.”

Besiktas are not concerned with Bayindir’s struggles in England. They still rate him highly and believe a return to the Super Lig will give him a good shot at restaking his claim in the national team.

It remains to be seen how Bayindir feels about moving to Besiktas, but there is every chance he will fancy going there and becoming the main man rather than staying on the bench at United, where he has little chance of dislodging Lammens.

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