Man Utd Agree Bayindir Transfer to Besiktas for £4.3m

Manchester United have agreed to transfer goalkeeper Altay Bayindir to Besiktas for approximately 4.3 million pounds, with the deal set to finalize when the summer transfer window opens in late June.

The 27-year-old Turkish international joined United from Fenerbahce in the summer of 2023 for a similar fee, signing a contract that runs until June 2027 with an option for an additional year. Bayindir arrived as a backup to Andre Onana but saw limited action in his first season, making just one appearance in the FA Cup. This season, he earned a starting role for the club's first six Premier League matches after Onana struggled and was subsequently loaned to Trabzonspor in Turkey. However, Bayindir lost his place at the end of September when United signed Senne Lammers from Royal Antwerp on deadline day. The 22-year-old Belgian has since solidified his position as the first-choice goalkeeper, featuring in all subsequent league and cup games as United exited both domestic cup competitions early and did not qualify for European play.

Reports indicate Bayindir nearly departed Old Trafford in January, with Besiktas close to securing his signature, but United blocked the move to maintain...