Man Utd make official offer for BARGAIN star
Tom Weber
- Updated: 4 Aug 2023 16:22 BST
- 4 min read
Manchester United have made an official offer for Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, according to Turkish media.
The Red Devils have already signed Andre Onana to be their starting number one this season, parting with €52.5 to land the Inter star. The Cameroonian will replace David de Gea, but there might be another hole in the goalkeeper department at Old Trafford should Dean Henderson depart.
Having spent a successful season on loan at Nottingham Forest, the 26-year-old is widely expected to be on the move permanently this summer and Forest are, naturally, interested in taking him back, though they have now also begun talks with Arsenal for the signing of Matt Turner.
Faced with the threat of starting the season with just Andre Onana and 37-year-old Tom Heaton as options between the sticks, Man Utd are in the market for another shot-stopper.
Turkish ace with bargain release clause
Having been rejected by Japanese-American youngster Zion Suzuki of Urawa Reds, United appear to have found another bargain option - on the other side of Asia.
The man in question is Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. According to CNN Turkey, Erik ten Hag and company have already submitted an 'official offer' for the 25-year-old.
Bayindir could be an absolute steal, too. The Turkey international reportedly has a release clause worth a measly €6m, about half of what he is actually worth. His Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) currently stands at €12.2m.
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Talks with the player's agent have been initiated by United, claims the above-mentioned report. Bayindir joined Fenerbahce from Ankaragucu for €1.5m in 2019 and his current contract runs until 2027.
Bayindir would certainly fit the profile of what Ten Hag is looking for in a keeper. According to data experts SciSports, the 25-year-old is a proficient ball-playing goalkeeper who has the potential to reach a similar level to Henderson, making him an ideal backup option.
