Man Utd complete £4.3m deadline day transfer as Altay Bayindir signs four-year contract despite back injury fears

MANCHESTER UNITED have completed the signing of Altay Bayindir.

The goalkeeper joins from Fenerbahce in a £4.3million deal.

Bayindir, 25, has signed a four-year deal with the Red Devils with the option of a further year.

The Turkish international was a crucial player as Fenerbahce won the Turkish Cup and finished second in the league last season.

Speaking to United club media upon completing the move, he said: “It is a huge honour to join Manchester United and become the first Turkish player to represent this incredible club.

“I have a passion for success, and I will give everything to help this special group of players to achieve our ambitions.

“I cannot wait to start working with such an experienced goalkeeping unit.

“We will support each other and drive high standards every day so that each of us is ready to perform whenever called upon.”

The deal comes a day after Dean Henderson completed a transfer to Crystal Palace in a deal which could rise to £20m.

However, Red Devils fans were left fuming earlier this week after discovering United were pushing ahead with the deal despite unearthing a back injury for the goalie.

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Reports suggested United wanted to test the severity of the issue before finalising a deal.

Rasmus Hojlund, who joined in a £72m transfer from Atalanta, is yet to play for the club because of a back injury he sustained in pre-season with his former club.

Regardless, United pushed ahead with the deal for Bayindir, making him their second goalkeeper signing of the summer after Andre Onana.

United director John Murtough said: “Altay is an excellent addition to our squad and adds further quality to our already strong group of experienced goalkeepers. 

“Having consistently performed at a high level in a strong European league, he has the qualities to support us in achieving our ambitions across all competitions this season and beyond.”

Bayindir could have a big role to play this season, with Onana expected to go to the Africa Cup of Nations which will see him miss up to a month of the season across January and February.

United also appear set to pursue a loan move for Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilon.

It comes after they switched their attention away from Marc Cucurella after he became cup tied following his appearance in the Carabao Cup in Chelsea‘s 2-1 win over AFC Wimbledon.

A deal for midfielder Sofyan Amrabat also remains in the pipeline.

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