Manchester United star makes a shocking statement aimed at Amorim as top European clubs vie for his signature, according to reports.
Manchester United’s goalkeeping struggles continued on Sunday, with Andre Onana once again under scrutiny after his costly mistake led to Crystal Palace’s opening goal. The Cameroonian has faced criticism for multiple errors since his arrival, yet backup goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has rarely been given the chance to prove himself. The Turkish international is still waiting for his Premier League debut and only recently played his first Europa League match for the club against Rangers.
Under former manager Erik ten Hag, Bayindir saw little action, but Ruben Amorim has shown more faith in him since taking charge. The ex-Fenerbahce goalkeeper has been given four starts, including a standout performance in the FA Cup against Arsenal, where he made crucial penalty saves. Despite these appearances, he remains frustrated with his limited role at Old Trafford and is reportedly considering a move back to Turkey to boost his chances of securing the national team’s starting spot.
Galatasaray has emerged as a strong contender for his signature, especially with Fernando Muslera likely to leave at the end of the season. Reports from Turkey indicate that Galatasaray is actively looking for a new goalkeeper and sees Bayindir as a prime candidate. Discussions are said to be ongoing, with the Turkish giants leading the race among several Super Lig clubs interested in him.
Bayindir’s future at United depends largely on Amorim’s plans, particularly whether Onana retains his starting role or if the Turkish shot-stopper gets more opportunities. Meanwhile, the club has been linked with Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel for a potential summer transfer, and Amorim is also keeping an eye on promising academy talent Elyh Harrison. If United does bring in another goalkeeper, Bayindir could find himself stuck in a backup role once again.
Currently valued at €10 million, Bayindir is under contract with United until 2027. While there is growing interest in him, no official bids have been made. It remains to be seen if other clubs will join the race, potentially increasing his transfer value.
