Besiktas are working on the transfer of Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayinder in the summer window.
The Turkey international has not enjoyed regular minutes since joining the Red Devils for £4.3m [€5m] From Fenerbahçe in September 2023. Earlier in that window, Manchester United signed Andre Onana from Inter Milan.
Onana was the No. 1 for the past two seasons, which limited the 27-year-old's minutes at Old Trafford.
Bayindir were ahead of Onana in the Premier League at the beginning of this season. The latter made one appearance in the EFL Cup before being loaned to Trabzonspor.
The following are the Türkiye international's Premier League statistics this season.
- Appearances: 6
- Start: 6
- Clean Sheets: 0
- Targets allowed: 11
Manchester United signed Sane Lammens from Royal Antwerp on summer deadline day and he has been their No. 1 since October. Bayındır was dropped to the bench and Besiktas tried to sign him in January.
Besiktas showed serious interest in a loan move in the winter market. Last month, Sports Witness broadcast news That the English club pulled the plug at the last minute.
Still keen on Manchester United player
January's disappointment won't stop the Black Eagles from pursuing a goalkeeper again for the summer.
spores Cover the latest information on Manchester United's interest in the player and their plans. The Istanbul club is looking to sign five players for next season, and the main targets are Altay Bayindir and Borussia Dortmund's Salih Ozcan.
Besiktas manager Sergen Yalkin has given his approval for these two goals. We focus on what the report says about the Manchester United stopper, who has less than 18 months left on his contract.
Due to his restricted role, the player is expected to move in the next window. This should please the Super Lig side, who have set him as their main stopper target.
Besiktas now wants him for free and will open talks with the Premier League side in this regard.
Why won't Manchester United approve a free transfer?
On 25 February, Khel Witness Covered claims from Türkiye That Manchester United are willing to let him leave for €5m.
The source noted an agreement between the clubs for the player to join Besiktas in the summer. However, Sporx now reports a free transfer.
It is worth noting that Turkish clubs often try their luck to sign players for free. In this case, it is highly unlikely that the Red Devils will let Alte Bayindir leave for free.
michael carrick's side Confirmed His contract is until 2027, with the option of a further year. transfer market He is worth €7 million.
Considering his value and the recent claim of a €5m demand, it makes no sense for the Premier League club to sanction a free transfer. Besiktas may try but are unlikely to succeed.
Again, such a brazen attempt is not unusual, and Manchester United needs to be stronger in negotiations.
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