{"id":308746,"date":"2025-11-21T13:20:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/uncategorized\/besiktas-keen-to-sign-man-utd-goalkeeper-altay-bayindir\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T13:20:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T13:20:58","slug":"besiktas-keen-to-sign-man-utd-goalkeeper-altay-bayindir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/?p=308746","title":{"rendered":"Besiktas keen to sign Man Utd goalkeeper Altay Bayindir"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir could be set for a homecoming, as Besiktas would like to bring him back to Turkiye.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Istanbul-based giants started their campaign on a torrid note, as they were eliminated from the qualifiers for both the Europa League and the Conference League.<\/p>\n

The club thus decided to sack Man Utd legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and replace him with Sergen Yalcin. However, Besiktas have yet to turn the corner, as they currently reside 8th in the Super Lig, a place that doesn\u2019t befit their historical status as 16-time Turkish champions.<\/p>\n

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Besiktas add Altay Bayindir to goalkeepers\u2019 shortlist<\/h2>\n

In January, the Black-and-White giants will be determined to ring the changes, and the goalkeeping department is one they\u2019d like to address.<\/p>\n

While the experienced Mert Gonuk and the younger Ersin Destano\u011flu have been sharing the starting gloves since the start of the season, neither has truly won the plaudits. Thus, Besiktas are looking to sign a profile who can be an upgrade on both custodians.<\/p>\n

According to Turkish reporter Erol Evcen<\/a>, the club has set its sights on Bayindir, who has been plying his trade at Carrington since 2023.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8 Manchester United formas\u0131 giyen 27 ya\u015f\u0131ndaki Altay Bay\u0131nd\u0131r, Be\u015fikta\u015f’\u0131n kaleci listesinde bulunuyor.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Erol Evcen (@ErolEvcenn) November 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Despite Andre Onana\u2019s struggles over the past two seasons, the 27-year-old wasn\u2019t able to usurp the Cameroonian in the hierarchy, as his displays weren\u2019t always convincing.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, Bayindir has occasionally produced the goods, especially in last season\u2019s FA Cup victory over Arsenal<\/a>, when Mikel Arteta hailed him for his \u2018absolutely outstanding\u2019 heroics.<\/p>\n

Man Utd shouldn\u2019t offload Bayindir in January<\/h2>\n

This season, the former Fenerbahce man began the campaign as a starter in the transitional phase between Onana and Senne Lammens, but the latter eventually cemented himself as the undisputed first choice between the sticks following a series of impressive displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Bayindir\u2019s Man Utd stats<\/strong><\/td>\nAppearances<\/strong><\/td>\nGoals Conceded<\/strong><\/td>\nClean Sheets<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
25\/26<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24\/25<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23\/24<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/strong><\/td>\n17<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Moreover, United could be tempted to bring Radek Vitek back to the club<\/a> on the back of his solid loan stint at Bristol City. Therefore, Bayindir\u2019s departure feels inevitable, but Amorim would likely want him to stay until June, as he doesn\u2019t want to be caught short-handed in case of an injury to Lammens.<\/p>\n

So it remains to be seen if Besiktas will have the patience to wait until the summer to sign their man.<\/p>\n

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