Turkish side Besiktas have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, according to Sporx.
Bayindir has struggled to make himself a regular since joining United, playing behind Andre Onana previously and now Senne Lammens.
A departure would make sense for the good of his career, and it wouldn't be a surprise if United did let him leave the club, considering his lack of minutes in recent years.
Bayindir made the move to Old Trafford ahead of the 2023/2024 season, making just one FA Cup appearance during that campaign. Overall, the Turkish goalkeeper has played just 17 times for the Manchester club, featuring six times in the Premier League this campaign.
If Bayindir does depart, United will have to find themselves a new number two goalkeeper, unless they bring Andre Onana back into the fold.
Besiktas Reach Agreement to Sign Man Utd Goalkeeper
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According to a report from Sporx, Bestikas now have reached an agreement to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Bayindir, after failing to secure his signature in the January transfer window.
The Turkish international will make the move to Besiktas in the summer, with United receiving a fee in the region of £4m to allow him to depart.
Bayindir's last appearance for United came all the way back in September, so it's no surprise that he's keen to head through the exit door in the summer transfer window.
At the age of 27, Bayindir is past being a young goalkeeper, and he needs to be playing regularly if he wants to progress in his career. Returning to his home country could be exactly what he needs to head back in the right direction.
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It could be the ideal appointment.
It's already looking like it's becoming a busy summer transfer window for United, especially after Casemiro confirmed that he would be leaving the club.
The news of Bayindir departing means that there is another position United need to strengthen, especially if Onana doesn't return to the fold ahead of next season.
The Red Devils' other option between the sticks is Tom Heaton, but at the age of 39, he's only really there to make up the numbers at the moment.
As a result, signing a new goalkeeper will be one of their priorities, and they'll likely have to get used to being a number two due to the form of Lammens this season.
Have Man Utd Secured a Good Deal at £4m?
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GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how much Bayindir is worth in today's market, meaning we can judge whether United have secured themselves a good deal at £4m.
Current estimated market value is generally placed around £5.5m–£6m, with several valuation models clustering close to the lower end of that range.
Some alternative databases rate him slightly higher, between £6.5m and £8m, reflecting model-based variance and performance weighting.
His valuation has declined from a previous peak of roughly £8.5m–£9m during his final period at Fenerbahçe.
As a goalkeeper at Manchester United, limited Premier League minutes and squad role status are key downward pressures on price.
Age profile (late 20s) keeps resale value stable but without premium upside.