Altay Bayindir’s agent has shared a huge update on the future of the Manchester United star, with rival Premier League clubs interested in signing him.
The goalkeeper moved from Fenerbahce to Old Trafford in the summer of 2023 to provide cover for Andre Onana.
But even as a No.2 keeper, the Turkey international has struggled for game time, making just four appearances to date, with Erik ten Hag seemingly having little faith in the player.
His future at United was cast into further doubt last month following a horrific performance in the Carabao Cup defeat to Tottenham, where he conceded four goals including one directly from a corner.
It has been reported that both Bayindir and Onana could be axed by Ruben Amorim, with Leeds shot-stopper Illan Meslier touted as a possible replacement.
Now, Bayindir’s representative Sefa Seyrek has spoken out on the 26-year-old’s future, confirming there is transfer interest but claiming that he will not leave Old Trafford any time soon.
‘There were offers from many European clubs and the Premier League for Altay at the beginning of the season,’ Seyrek told Sports Digitale.
‘There are currently clubs that are interested, but Altay wants to stay and play for Manchester United.
‘The club definitely does not want to let Altay go.’
It remains to be seen if Bayindir does indeed feature in Amorim’s plans with the keeper’s next game most likely to be the FA Cup third-round clash at Arsenal on January 12.
Speaking after the cup exit to Spurs, Amorim was asked whether Bayindir had apologised for conceding directly from a corner, a goal that proved decisive in the loss.
The Red Devils head coach defended the under-fire star, replying: ‘No, he doesn’t have to do that.
‘He has to focus. We will see the game, and we will improve every player of this team.
‘We win together, lose together. It is not the individual; it is the team.’
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