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Manchester United have agreed a deal to send goalkeeper Altay Bayindir to Celta Vigo on loan, GIVEMESPORT sources understand.
The Red Devils have so far prioritised incomings in the transfer window, with Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans strengthening the midfield, while young winger Tynan Thompson has arrived from Tottenham.
But the club have also moved to bring in cover and competition for number one goalkeeper Senne Lammens by signing Karl Darlow on a free transfer, and that has allowed Turkey international Bayindir to find a new club to play more regularly.
Man Utd Agree Deal for Bayindir
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Bayindir, who has been described as 'very fast', started the 2025/26 season as the number one at Old Trafford, but made just six appearances before being replaced by Lammens.
His last appearance came in September 2025, a 3-1 loss to Brentford, and the player has now been allowed to move away to play more regular first-team football after making just 17 appearances for the club in three seasons.
GIVEMESPORT sources understand that a deal has been agreed for the Turkey international to join La Liga outfit Celta Vigo on an initial loan deal until the end of the season, with an option to make the deal permanent for £3.5m.
It's understood that Celta Vigo will cover Bayindir's wages fully throughout the loan agreement, while they will also cover any performance-related bonuses.
GIVEMESPORT also understands that Man Utd retain a high sell-on percentage should the move become permanent, potentially allowing them to bring in some extra cash from the player in the future.
Man Utd Also Agree Vitek Sale
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Alongside Bayindir, United have also agreed a deal to sell young goalkeeper Radek Vitek to Championship outfit Middlesbrough this summer.
The Czech stopper has spent pre-season with the first-team, but after a successful loan spell at Bristol City last season, the 22-year-old is keen to continue playing regularly as a number one goalkeeper.
GIVEMESPORT understands Man Utd have agreed a deal worth £14m, including add-ons, while they also retain a 35% sell-on percentage and a buy-back clause, essentially ensuring that they retain some control over his future.