Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterAltay Bayindirs Manchester United career has been a tale of frustration.The goalkeeper arrived at Old Trafford from Fenerbahce in the summer 2023 transfer window and found himself behind Andre Onana as the Premier League giants first-choice option.But while the Cameroonian continued to flounder, Bayindirs first-team prospects fared little better as he made just 13 first-team appearances under both Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim.Article continues below You may like Manchester United make money back on transfer flop as fee agreed: report Manchester United manager contender offers definitive answer on future Manchester United report: Disaster signing finished no matter what Altay Bayindir offered an escape from Manchester United miseryOnanas loan move to Trabzonspor earlier this season did little for the 27-year-olds chances as Senne Lammens deadline-day signing restored the Red Devils existing pecking order.However, Bayindir could soon be offered an escape from his peripheral role in the Premier League with reports indicating that Besiktas are actively exploring a deal to sign him.According to Sporx via Sport Witness, the Black Eagles previously made a move for the Turkiye international in January with a loan move all set up before United reportedly pulled the plug.But Bayindir is back on the Super Lig outfits radar ahead of the summer with head coach Sergen Yalcun identifying him as a preferred target over Borussia Dortmunds Salih Ozcan.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Michael Carricks side anticipate Lammens understudy to leave the Theatre of Dreams this summer and were reportedly considering a modest 5 million price tag in February.A potential return to Istanbul would stir fond memories for Bayindir after he won the Turkish Cup with Fenerbahce just months before securing a move to the English top flight.This season he has made just six Premier League starts for Manchester United, who signed him on an initial four-year contract with the option of another 12 months, but failed to keep a single clean sheet.Bayindirs last appearance came in Septembers 3-1 defeat at Brentford as Lammens adjusted to life with the 20-time English champions but has not featured since despite Amorims departure.His most recent competitive involvement was during his countrys World Cup qualifier with Spain, which ended in a 2-2 draw and secured their place in this months play-off round.Vincenzo Montellas defeated Romania in their bid to reach this summers tournament at the semi-final stage and now face a do-or-die play-off in Kosovo for one of the final spot at the World Cup.TOPICSAltay BayindirRichard Buxton
