Trabzonspor have joined the race for Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayındır, sources have told Turkish-Football.
The Super Lig giants are not keen on keeping United loanee Andre Onana on a permanent transfer this summer.
The Black Sea based side are however, interested in bringing in another United keeper this summer instead.
The Black Sea Storm Hijack
While Beşiktaş had been leading the negotiations for weeks , Trabzonspor have swooped in with a more concrete project.
The decision to pursue Bayındır comes on the heels of a disappointing campaign for André Onana.
While the high-profile loan move from Old Trafford was initially met with fanfare, Onana has struggled to adapt to the Süper Lig’s unique demands.
A series of high-profile errors and a lack of harmony with the backline have forced the technical staff to look elsewhere for the 2026/27 season.
Bayındır’s tenure at Old Trafford has been defined by a lack of playing time and the Turkish international is desperate for regular first-team football.
Why Trabzonspor Makes Sense
National Team Ambitions: Vincenzo Montella has made it clear that players must be active at the club level to feature in his national team plans. Trabzonspor offers the high-pressure environment needed to stay sharp.
Familiar Territory: Having previously excelled in the Süper Lig with Fenerbahçe, Bayındır requires no adaptation period—a key factor for a club looking to challenge for the title next season.
United are open to a permanent sale or a loan with an obligation to buy, as they look to recoup a portion of the fee paid to Fenerbahçe in 2023.
