Altay Bayindir has expressed his pride at becoming the first-ever Turkish player to representManchester Unitedfollowing his £4.3million switch from Fenerbahce.
Bayindir, 25, followsAndre Onanainto Old Trafford to complete the club’s goalkeeping reshuffle. Onana waslured to Manchester from Inter Milan in a £47m Ԁєɑłto replaceDavid de Gea, while Bayindir will become the club’s new No.2 in the wake ofDean HєɴԀerson’s move to Crystal Palace.
The Turkish international clocked up over 100 appearances across three years at Fenerbahce and couldn’t hide his delight after getting a transfer to thePremier Leagueacross the line following weeks of speculation.The Turkish international clocked up over 100 appearances across three years at Fenerbahce and couldn’t hide his delight after getting a transfer to thePremier Leagueacross the line following weeks of speculation.
“Having consistently performed at a high level in a strong European league, he has the qualities to support us in achieving our ambitions across all competitions this season and beyond.”
Bayindir’s arrival marks the start of what is expected to be a busy deadline day at Old Trafford.Erik ten Hagremains hopeful of securing two further signings withSergio ReguilonandSofyan Amrabatin talks over loan moves.
Reguilon is expected to put pen-to-paper imminently on a short-team switch until January, while negotiations continue with Fiorentina in a bid to strike an agreement for Amrabat.
The Morocco international has been linked with the Red Devils for months but United’s opening proposal was rєjєƈτed. United are hoping to bring Amrabat in on loan after spєɴԀing in excess of £170m this summer, however, Fiorentina are unlikely to agree to such a Ԁєɑł unless an obligation to purchase the playmaker permanently is included.