Manchester United have big decisions to make in goal amid concerns about Andre Onana’s injury blow.
Manchester United’s first game of the Premier League season is now just over a month away.
United take on Arsenal to start the new season, but Ruben Amorim would be forgiven for being a little concerned.
Bryan Mbeumo remains United’s top target, but a move for the Brentford forward has dragged on for more than a month now.
United have now suffered a blow as Andre Onana has picked up an injury which could rule him out for around six weeks.
Onana could now miss the start of the Premier League season, leaving Amorim with decisions to make in goal.
Latest on Altay Bayindir’s Manchester United future
Onana’s injury means that Altay Bayindir is now the next man up.
United signed Bayindir from Fenerbahce in 2023, luring him to Old Trafford as backup for Onana.
The Turkish stopper has only played 11 times for United’s first team, struggling to put pressure on Onana for a starting role.
Reports suggested that Bayindir would be leaving United this summer as he seeks first-team action elsewhere.
The Mirror (13/07, p79) report that Bayindir’s agent Sefa Seyrek visited Carrington in recent days as he held talks with United.
Bayindir’s agent wants clarity over the goalkeeper’s future and wants to understand United’s plans for him moving forward.
‘Fresh enquiries’ are believed to have arrived for Bayindir, who rejected offers from around Europe in order to stay at United in January.
United are weighing up other goalkeeping additions, potentially hinting that Bayindir is not seen as the answer even after Onana’s injury.
An exit may be complicated by Onana’s absence, but few would be surprised to see Bayindir leave Old Trafford this summer.
Manchester United weigh up goalkeeping addition
Bayindir’s long-term prospects at United don’t look too promising, but an exit may depend on United’s incoming business.
United are chasing Botafogo’s John Victor, and the Brazilian may become a prime target after Onana’s injury blow.
Botafogo are already eyeing other goalkeepers, possibly in the knowledge that John will be moving on this summer.
John certainly appears to be the man to watch for United right now, and a deal for him may see Bayindir receive the green light to go.
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