Manchester United have reportedly agreed their first deal ahead of the summer transfer window, with Manchester United moving closer to sanctioning the sale of Altay Bayindir.
According to reports in Standard Sport, an agreement has been reached between United and Besiktas for a fee of €5million, around £4.3million. Fanatik claim the two clubs held a meeting this week, with Bayindir now expected to complete the move once the transfer window reopens.
Standard Sport, who were responsible for the original report, outline that the 27 year old will have one year remaining on his contract at the end of the season. United do hold an option to trigger a further 12 month extension, however indications suggest an exit is now the most likely outcome. Personal terms are reportedly progressing, and Besiktas had previously attempted to secure the goalkeeper’s signature in January before United blocked a late departure.
This is understood to be a strategic decision as the club reshapes its goalkeeping department ahead of 2026-27.
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Goalkeeper Hierarchy Shift at Old Trafford
Bayindir began the season as United’s first choice in the Premier League. However, the situation changed dramatically in October when summer signing Senne Lammens took over the No1 shirt.
Since losing his place, Bayindir has not made another appearance. That shift in hierarchy has effectively accelerated talks over a permanent exit, with United open to recalibrating their options.
Lammens has quickly established himself as a key figure. His composure, distribution and command of the area have drawn praise, most notably from Gary Neville.
“I’ve said it before, people get tired me saying it, I do think [the goalkeeper] is the most difficult position and most scrutinised position in English football,” Neville said on Sky Sports after Man United’s 1-0 win over Everton.
“I had my concerns when he came in, I thought: ‘Why would you take a chance with a goalkeeper who’s young,…
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