Man Utd goalkeeper conundrum a 'huge problem' - Murphy
It was the last thing Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim needed
After taking goalkeeper Andre Onana out of the firing line for Sunday's trip to Newcastle, the Portuguese watched forlorn as replacement Altay Bayindir conceded four goals in a chastening defeat at St James' Park
the Turkey international was to blame for Newcastle's fourth after a poor pass
"We did a lot of mistakes that made it harder to win a game - that's all," said Amorim
"It's a little bit of everything
it's hard to point to one thing."
With a crucial Europa League quarter-final second leg to follow against Lyon on Thursday
United are keen to put defeat in the north-east quickly behind them
But Amorim now faces a potentially season-defining decision of whether to recall Onana or stick with Bayindir
Altay Bayindir made his Premier League debut against Newcastle
Whether Onana was rested or simply dropped for the visit to Newcastle
the fact he wasn't even named on the bench was a brave decision from the United boss
former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said Amorim's patience with the Cameroon international had worn out
"I think he (Onana) has done OK in the Premier League because United defensively actually haven't been too bad," Keane told Sky Sports
"The keeper has made some big mistakes and he's been punished for it
so it's a big call for the manager."
Onana came under fire again following two costly errors in the 2-2 first-leg draw in Lyon last Thursday
the 29-year-old has made eight errors leading to goals in all competitions
the most of any keeper playing for a Premier League club
"The situation has been coming," former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson told 5 Live
"A lot of Manchester United fans have been getting frustrated with him and there is a time where you do need to take the goalkeeper out of the firing line because the pressure does become too much
"When you're in front of the opposition fans
you're reminded of your poor form every time you touch the ball and sometimes you do need a rest
"It's good man-management to put your arm round him and say
'look you're still my number one goalkeeper
but at the moment you're not playing to the levels I want you to play at - I'm going to take you out
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Amorim may have been keen to stress Onana's omission was a one-game decision
but you don't drop your first-choice keeper at this stage of the season and do so lightly
has waited patiently for his first start in the Premier League
But the 26-year-old failed to grasp his opportunity against Newcastle
conceding four of Newcastle's six shots on target and flapping at a number of crosses
but completed just 27 of those - an unimpressive rate of 47.4%
The most costly of those passes came 13 minutes from time
when Bayindir attempted a chipped pass into midfield that was cut out by Joelinton
allowing Bruno Guimaraes to add a fourth goal
Newcastle were already on their way to victory by then
Amorim has tended to keep faith with the former Inter Milan stopper
was keen to move on from the defeat by Newcastle and stressed several times in his post-match interview how the focus was now firmly on the visit of Lyon
It's the biggest match of his United reign so far
keeping hopes alive of a trophy and place in next season's Champions League
but the Portuguese was giving nothing away when asked if he would recall Onana
we are going to start the next week," said Amorim
"I'm going to choose the best starting XI for the next match."
thinks Onana's spell on the sidelines will continue
"I don't think he's going to play [against Lyon]," said the former Tottenham goalkeeper
"You don't take him out for just one game
put him in a few days later and expect him to be on top of his game
I don't expect to see him play on Thursday."
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Altay Bayindir has been slammed as "pathetic" after being at fault for one of Newcastle United's goals in their 4-1 win over Manchester United.
with much of the pre-match discussion centred around the absence of goalkeeper André Onana
Onana faced further criticism on Thursday
following two errors in their 2-2 draw with Lyon in the first leg of their quarter-final clash
The game came just a day after former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic slated Onana
labelling him “one of the worst goalkeepers” in the club’s history
According to BBC Sport, the 29 year-old has been left out of the squad to face Newcastle by Ruben Amorim to let the Cameroonian “rest and disconnect”
Onana’s absence opens up a rare opportunity for Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, who is set to make his Premier League debut and just his sixth appearance of the season for the club
Bayindir has had limited game time in his debut season for the Red Devils since joining from Fenerbache in the summer of 2023
his last appearance was certainly a performance to remember
The Turkish international saved two penalties as a 10-men Manchester United side knocked out Arsenal of the FA Cup at the Emirates Stadium
Bayindir denied Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard from the spot during regulation time
keeping the match alive and sending it into extra time
The match went to a penalty shootout and Bayindir was the hero
thwarting Kai Havertz and securing victory for the Red Devils against the odds
sending the travelling United fans into raptures
Following the game, Bayindir couldn’t hide his excitement, he told the BBC: “I want to make everyone happy for this great club
if you are a Man Utd player you have to be ready always.”
Bayindir’s FA Cup heroics earned him praise from Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes as well as manager Ruben Amorim
Fernandes lauded the Turkish international’s performance whilst commending his character
the first penalty and another save here and we are really happy for him
whenever he gets his chance he’s top class for us
he’s always available for everyone and he truly deserves this moment.”
Amorim echoed the Portuguese international’s sentiment and said: “Today he was our hero
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The keeper wasn't the only United player at fault during a miserable 3-1 defeat by Brighton
with this current United incarnation failing to respect the legacy of Red Devils great Dennis Law - who passed away on Friday - with a display entirely lacking the vigour
dash and courage of Law's European Cup winners of 1968
United were already 2-1 down and seeking an equaliser when Onana's error in the 76th minute condemned them to a sixth defeat in the 11 PL matches since Amorim arrived as head coach as a replacement for also-struggling Erik ten Hag
Attempting to smother a cross from Yasin Asari on the right flank, Onana took the ball to the turf, appearing to have everything under control, only for it to squeeze out of his grasp and into the path of substitute Georginio Rutter
It was a gilt-edged opportunity for the Franco-Malagasy forward
who seized on the chance and fired a powerful effort beyond the sprawling stopper
"An awful mistake from Onana," ex-United striker Dion Dublin said on BBC
as Minteh's swinging cross evaded the hosts' backline
Brighton only registered three shots on target during the course of the contest
a damning indictment of Onana's contribution
and while Minteh made the most of the space he enjoyed on the right
there was to be no heroic cameo from wonderkid Amad Diallo to save United on this occasion
Far from emerging as one of the solutions to United's problems
Onana has become yet another concern in the long list of issues for Amorim to address during what is shaping up to be a particularly testing year for the Portuguese head coach
The manager resisted criticising the goalkeeper directly when asked about his blunder after the match
but privately the 39-year-old must surely be questioning whether it's time to take Onana out of the firing line
Unlike a week or two ago, Amorim now has a viable option to at least explore beyond the Cameroon keeper, with Altay Bayindir excelling in the FA Cup Third Round victory over Arsenal
notably emerging as United's saviour during the penalty shootout
That showing transformed the 26-year-old Turk from untrusted squad player to a credible alternative between the sticks for United
with some portions of the fanbase already appearing to believe that Amorim should have replaced Onana as his No
Expect those calls to intensify in light of Onana's latest setback
with Amorim surely needing to revaluate the goalkeeper who cost the club £47.2 million when he was signed by Ten Hag in 2023
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The former Ajax man was meant to set the tone for the Dutchman's tactical approach
excellent vision and impressive passing ability to instigate attacking moves and ensure the Red Devils were quickly back on the front foot
This version of Onana has been spied increasingly rarely in recent months
with the stopper's passing occasionally wayward
and the confidence he once enjoyed in possession replaced by hesitancy and a tendency to move the ball around without purposeful direction
Onana's one key strength appears to have disappeared
while neither he nor United's defenders appear able to transmit confidence to the other during these tense and tumultuous times
More broadly, United's decision to allow club servant David de Gea to depart on a free transfer in 2023
before parting with such an eye-watering fee for Onana is increasingly looking like a costly misstep from Ten Hag
The lapse against Brighton was the fourth time this season that Onana has made an error which has led directly to a goal. For context, only Arijanet Muric of Ipswich Town has been guilty of directly contributing to the opposition scoring more often than the Cameroonian
By contrast, De Gea, playing now for Fiorentina in Serie A
is yet to make an error that has led to a goal this season
The Spaniard's save rate of 72.5 percent is also superior to Onana (63.7)
with the Viola man also registering more saves per match than his successor at Old Trafford
While Onana is conceding an average of over 1.4 goals per match this season
De Gea is letting in just 1.16 goals per match
should still have several strong years ahead of him in Europe's big leagues
and the midweek Europa League 'Battle of Britain' against Glasgow Rangers will represent a stern test of his faith in Onana
who starts between the sticks for the Red Devils on Thursday
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Altay Bayindir sent out a message to Manchester United fans after a nightmare Premier League debut against Newcastle United.
Bayındır made six saves during the 120 minutes of play — including a stopped penalty against Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard — and then stood tall in the shootout as the Red Devils advanced to the next round of the competition despite overwhelming pressure from the Gunners.
It was a performance that earned Bayındır man of the match honours, with Man United captain Bruno Fernandes hailing the 26-year-old's ability to step up to the challenge despite being the backup to regular starter André Onana.
"It's a big moment for him, the first penalty and another save here and we are really happy for him," Fernandes told BBC One. "It's tough to be second goalkeeper, he came here to play, whenever he gets his chance he's top class for us, he's top class in training, he's always available for everyone and he truly deserves this moment."
Fernandes also quelled any talk of celebration by the Red Devils, stating that the team still needs to find consistency in order to get where it wants to be.
"I know we want to celebrate and everything but our focus is now Southampton [on Thursday], that is when we have to back it up," he said. "The big games against Liverpool, Arsenal, everyone steps up because it's a big game. You want to be in these kinds of games, you want to be involved, you want to be the best but we have to do it in Old Trafford with these fans again. We have to give it back for the club. We need to do it every week, every game."
Ruben Amorim made the bold decision to drop Andre Onana from the squad to face Newcastle United after watching his two mistakes against Lyon in the Europa League
That opened up a gap for Altay Bayindir to make his Premier League debut at St James’ Park, but United were hammered 4-1 by Newcastle to extend their winless streak to four matches
United fans were ‘furious’ at Bayindir after he conceded four times on Tyneside
and now Amorim has a big decision to make for the second leg against Lyon on Thursday evening
Onana’s future at Old Trafford is uncertain following his underwhelming performances this season, but Altay Bayindir has not put himself in a strong enough position to capitalise and become the new No.1.
After the full-time whistle at Newcastle, Bayindir took to social media to send a message to United fans.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Altay Bayındır (@altaybayindir)
“Honored to make my PL debut for this club
“We’ll be back stronger — keep believing.”
Harry Amass also sent a message after he was handed his first Premier League start at St James’ Park
After Onana made two terrible mistakes against Lyon to set up an unnecessarily nervous second leg at Old Trafford
United now have two goalkeepers low on confidence with Bayindir struggling at St James’ Park
United tried to pass out from the back against Newcastle but their pressing caused issues all match
Bayindir often looked panicked in possession and his stats prove that he was nowhere near good enough
It has been reported that Amorim wants new goalkeepers at United
made just two saves and also made one error that led to Newcastle scoring
2024 shows staff members work on the competition venue for the FWT (Freeride World Tour) qualifier at the Jikepulin International Ski Resort in Altay Prefecture
northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XINHUA)
A new ski-themed museum has opened to the public in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently
which boasts modern ski resorts and an ancient rock painting depicting skiing hunters.
Altay's historical legacy and favorable skiing conditions
and China's rapid growth in winter sports since the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics have accelerated the development of the region's snow-and-ice economy.
Altay welcomed about 4.89 million tourist visits
with tourism revenue totaling 5.1 billion yuan (about $711.3 million)
It drove about half of the growth in both visits and revenue of Xinjiang's total.
Ancient history and modern resources
About 40 kilometers away from the site of the museum
an archaeological find showing the history of skiing was discovered in 2005: a rock painting in Handgait township
depicting early humans skiing on fur-covered wooden skis while hunting
believed to be between 10,000 and 30,000 years old
is considered the earliest evidence of human skiing activity.
Situated at 45 to 47 degrees north latitude
Altay enjoys 170 to 180 days of snowfall annually
with snow depths reaching 1 meter on average and 2 meters in mountainous areas
The terrain is ideal for skiing due to vertical drops of over 1,000 meters.
"Skiing conditions here are absolutely world-class
with breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage," said Justin Downes
a Canadian with over 30 years of experience in the ski industry
who has worked for major North American ski resorts and participated in snow-related projects at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Due to the winter sports fever brought by the Olympics
the region has invested 7 billion yuan in constructing six alpine ski resorts
has also been upgraded to meet international standards.
Altay now plays a significant role in China's plans to boost its ice-and-snow economy as a new growth sector
The country targets an economic scale of 1.2 trillion yuan by 2027 and 1.5 trillion yuan by 2030
according to guidelines issued by the General Office of the State Council in November 2024.
Boasting a latitude akin to other world-class ski regions such as the Alps and the Rocky Mountains
Altay has drawn professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.
a prestigious international backcountry skiing competition
held a qualifying event at the Jikepulin resort in Altay
More than 50 athletes from various countries participated.
safety measures and emergency response capabilities
including a helicopter for medical evacuations
Altay has also launched regional initiatives
such as Winter Games Around the Altai Mountains
The just-concluded second edition of this event featured over 170 athletes and coaches from China
snowboarding and cross-country skiing.
attended her first competition in China during the event
and the facilities are excellent," she said
adding that the experience helped her connect with athletes from different countries
while also enjoying local culture and cuisine.
Altay is forming partnerships with global ski-industry insiders to accelerate its development
French ski coach David Guigaz has been working with local ski instructors at the Jiangjunshan ski resort
sharing advanced techniques and preparing for the peak season.
"Altay has great potential to expand as a global ski destination," said Guigaz
now in his second season working in the region.
three major Altay ski resorts have already established partnerships with training institutions in France
Global brands such as Burton and Descente have opened flagship stores in the area
signaling the growing commercial interest in Altay's burgeoning ski market.
The region's unique conditions also make it an ideal training ground for professional athletes
This has attracted not only domestic teams but also international ones
including ski squads from the Republic of Korea.
Photo: Courtesy of the Altay Museum of the Origin of Human Skiing
The ratings of popular miniseries To the Wonder
The inaugural Altay Mountains Winter Sports Games commenced on Monday night in Altay
Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous ..
The Altay team from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region stood out at the 26th Harbin International Snow Sculpture ..
The Altay battle tank, designed and produced in Turkey, will enter service in the Turkish army in 2025 after having started the phase of mass production
as announced yesterday by the President of the Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB)
during a visit to the facilities of the Turkish defence firm BMC in Ankara
we will deliver our first mass-produced battle tanks to our heroic armed forces
Our current plans are to open our facilities in August and to begin and continue the production process for all our armoured vehicles,’ said Görgün
explaining that production will take place at a plant in the Kahramankazan district
a total of 85 Altay battle tanks will be delivered in the first phase
the delivery of 165 tanks of the T2 variant
For the moment no date has been announced for the production of the T3 model
Görgün also emphasised the growing importance of Turkey as an exporter of military land vehicles
pointing out that more than 4,500 vehicles of this type have been exported to about fifty countries
The SSB president made these statements precisely coinciding with the signing yesterday of a contract with the Turkish defence firm FNSS to begin delivering the new Turkish next-generation armoured vehicles PARS ALPHA 8×8 and PARS ALPHA 6×6 to the Turkish Armed Forces, according to news agencies
The first prototype of the Altay battle tank was presented more than a decade ago as part of the investments in defence of Turkey; it is a vehicle that stands out for incorporating technologies and capabilities based on the Turkish army’s experience in real combat
increasing its accuracy and speed against enemy targets
As a history lover, Pablo Gómez was captivated by Turkey from the first day he visited it in 2006: he got married there
has a house there… and has since become an expert on Turkey’s current affairs
he has been at the helm of hispanatolia.com since 2011
but he’ll find plenty to like from his 10-man Manchester United’s third-round FA Cup win at Arsenal on Sunday
The Red Devils led through Bruno Fernandes when Diogo Dalot took a silly second yellow card to doom the visitors to 10 men
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Arsenal quickly leveled the score and then looked set to go ahead when Kai Havertz managed to win a penalty with an acrobatic act around Harry Maguire
But Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir saved Martin Odegaard’s penalty and was terrific in the second half
as United took the favored Gunner to extra time
On Man Utd’s fight: “Thankfully the players were there
Sometimes what we talk about before the match is not tactical or technical
no matter what the situation we competed today
Arsenal didn’t deserve to lose but we deserved to win
the way we fought was really tough since the beginning
We didn’t have the ball too much but we had control without the ball.”
“We were facing a great team and it was not just 90 minutes
it was more than that — you feel like the players are really tired
But we deserved to pass through this round because we suffered all together and we showed character and that’s a very important thing.”
Bayindir’s big day: “Really important not just for him but for all the players
Your life as a footballer has cycles and moments
and sometimes in one week you life can change
everyone was pointing the finger against Altay
Joshua a few weeks ago had a small problem with our fans
and today every time he goes on the field you feel the support from the fans
Life is like that and you have continue humble
he works a lot and life has beautiful things
A few weeks ago we were suffering through a difficult moment but now he’s like a hero for us
All the players in this team who have the opportunity and they are lucky because they are playing for Manchester United
It doesn’t matter if you play one game or 90 games — It’s always a joy to play for this club.”
I’ve already spoken about how I make the choices so it is what it is
"Today he was our hero" 🙌Ruben Amorim praised Altay Bayındır's performance as Manchester United knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup on penalties 👇 pic.twitter.com/MuLQA3Rth7
I want to make everyone happy for this great club
if you are a Man United player you have to be ready always.”
"[Amorim] is talking with us everyday and he wants to help us
We love him and he’s always trying to do his best
He has a very good relationship with the players and we are trusting him
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Manchester United goalkeepers Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton are not expected to play in the team's FA Cup game against Leicester City this Friday
Tom is also not for this game but he can play the other ones (in the future)
The important thing is we are ready to face the game," Ruben told Manchester United TV on Thursday
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Struggling goalkeeper Andre Onana should be recalled for Manchester United’s must-win clash with Lyon
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Andre Onana
after the most turbulent few weeks on and off the pitch
had to be taken out of the firing line at Newcastle
It was understood that from moment Ruben Amorim informed Onana of his decision to leave him out of the squad entirely for Manchester United’s trip to the north east, the struggling goalkeeper would be back for his team’s do-or-die Europa League clash with Lyon on Thursday
That did not stop the growing number of Onana doubters getting their hopes up
Altay Bayindir has impressed when given the opportunity in cup games for United
most notably in his stunning athletic display in victory at Arsenal
Had he had a blinder on par with the Turkey international’s Emirates heroics at St James’ Park on Sunday
Amorim would certainly have a decision to make as to who would be the safest pair of hands for his most crucial fixture yet
A stunning first-half save to deny Alexander Isak in front of the Gallowgate would have caused Onana
By the time the final whistle went as United shipped four goals for the first time in the league this season
the fourth of which was a glaring error from Bayindir
Onana can start to focus on getting his A-game back together
Not only will winning a trophy provide a major lift for a club stuck in a dizzying death spiral they are labouring to get out of
but the riches brought by getting into next season’s Champions League are absolutely essential for this summer’s crucial squad overall
Amorim has talked a good game since walking through the Carrington doors, but the results have remained so embarrassing – United are assured their worst-ever Premier League points return already, likely by some margin – the room for error is minimal, to put it mildly.
All of which heaps pressure on Thursday’s encounter, meaning Amorim cannot take even the remotest of risks. Especially in goal.
Onana has made more errors leading to a goal than any other Premier League goalkeeper in all competitions since the start of last season, but given what is at stake against Lyon, Bayindir still needed that exceptional performance to convince Amorim to make a bold call.
Where Bayindir really failed the audition was with the ball at his feet. Onana has not reached anything like the ball-playing finesse levels he managed at Inter Milan, but the Cameroonian never looked as jittery as Bayindir did for 90 minutes at St James’ Park.
On numerous occasions, the United number two took the easy option that put his defenders in trouble, while almost getting caught in possession all too often.
The mistake for Newcastle’s fourth goal was the final nail in Bayindir’s forlorn attempts to get the nod for Thursday. What pass he was aiming for is unclear, but Joelinton did not have to move a great deal to cut it out before setting up Bruno Guimaraes for the simplest of finishes.
“We are going to analyse the game, but we need to focus on the next one, we cannot change this one,” Amorim said. “The next one is massive for us, so let’s focus on the next one on Thursday to play better and to win the game.
“You guys have to wait (to see his selection), we are going to start the next week tomorrow and I’m going to choose the best starting XI for the next one.”
One call in particular seems to have been made for Amorim. Onana is not in a great place, but the risks involved in going with Bayindir are too great at this point of no return for a coach desperate to get the chance to properly bring about real change at Old Trafford.
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Andre Onana left Manchester United fans deeply frustrated after the former Ajax and Inter Milan star’s horror showing against Lyon in the Europa League quarter-finals
The 29-year-old Cameroonian committed two major howlers that allowed Lyon to snatch a draw against United in the first-leg tie at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Onana’s form at United has taken a turn for the worse in the 2024-25 campaign
despite appearing to turn over a new leaf at the beginning of the season
🔥What a finish from the Manchester United winger 😤 https://t.co/IdquW6uJyT
The Cameroon international has remained the Red Devils’ No 1 under Ruben Amorim after the former Sporting CP manager replaced Erik ten Hag at United in 2024
But United manager Ruben Amorim made the big call to drop Onana from the Red Devils squad for the trip to St James’ Park to face Newcastle in the Premier League
Altay Bayindir has played second fiddle to Onana and the 26-year-old Turkish shot-stopper had only made six appearances ahead of the Newcastle encounter
The Turkey international’s last match for United was back in January and Amorim handed Bayindir his Premier League debut after Onana was left out of the squad
READ MORE: What Andre Onana was spotted doing before Lyon match came back to haunt him after his Man Utd horror show display
Manchester United fans on social media platform X
insisted that Altay Bayindir’s “audition” ended in complete disaster against Newcastle
Absolutely pathetic performance,” one X user said
Another United fan added: “Bayindir has failed his audition woefully
Signing a GK in the summer is now a top priority for Ineos.”
“Audition over for Bayindir,” someone else commented
Altay Bayındır's ball is intercepted by Joelinton and Bruno Guimarães is there to finish it off 🎯 pic.twitter.com/FpKEAI75uR
A fourth Red Devils supporter wrote: “Bayindir failed the audition
While a fifth tweeted: “Bayindir failing the audition
Looks like our Europa [Leauge] race may end on Thursday to cap off a horrific season.”
And an eighth United fan simply claimed: “[That] Bayindir howler possibly just making a way for Onana to start against Lyon this upcoming midweek.”
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Newcastle opened the scoring in the first half at St James’ Park after Sandro Tonali broke the deadlock for Eddie Howe’s men in the 24th minute on Sunday
Manuel Ugarte lost the ball before Kieran Trippier later found Alexander Isak in the middle and the Newcastle striker flicked the ball over the top to Sandro Tonali
Tonali then smashed a superb first-time volley past a helpless Bayindir
but United managed to climb back into the Premier League match before half-time
Amorim’s men found an important equaliser in the 37th minute after Manuel Ugarte won possession in the United half and unleashed Diogo Dalot on the counter-attack
Diogo Dalot superbly charged into the Newcastle half before he slotted the ball into the path of Alejandro Garnacho
who fired a superb low shot past Nick Pope
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Newcastle restored their lead over United only four minutes into the second half after Harvey Barnes fired an easy tap-in past a helpless Bayindir at St James’ Park
Harvey Barnes put Newcastle 3-1 up and completed his brace after he dispossessed Noussair Mazraoui before scoring a stunning solo effort in the 64th minute
Bayindir’s Premier League debut took a turn for the worse after he carelessly passed the ball straight out to Joelinton
Bruno Guimaraes then fired his strike past a helpless Bayindir and Newcastle extended their thumping lead over United to 4-1 at St James’ Park
United will now resume their Europa League campaign on Thursday evening with their crucial second-leg quarter-final tie against Ligue 1 side Lyon at Old Trafford
The Red Devils and Lyon will kick off their return-leg clash at 8pm UK time
with a place in the Europa League semi-finals hanging in the balance
Bayindir joined United in September 2023 from Fenerbahce
His appearances have been limited to cup competitions as he has been unable to displace Andre Onana despite the Cameroonian’s error-prone ways between the sticks
Bayindir has yet to get a taste of Premier League football since arriving at Old Trafford
He has played six games this season across the Europa League
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, it was suggested that Bayindir could look to leave United in search of regular first-team minutes elsewhere
Now, Stretty News reveal that the Red Devils are willing to sanction his sale for a fee in the region of £6-7 million
It’s understood that Bayindir is not short of suitors
he also has admirers in La Liga and Serie A
“Bayindir’s lack of playing time did little to repel these suitors
as they still believe he has what it takes to replicate the superb displays he produced during his years at Fenerbahce
something he didn’t have the chance to do at Man Utd.”
our sources can confirm that INEOS have pinpointed Burnley’s James Trafford as the ideal profile to replace Bayindir.”
Last month, a report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that United held talks about signing Trafford
who is on the brink of promotion to the Premier League with Burnley
United are back in action on Thursday when they go away to Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie
will certainly be hoping to be handed a start by Ruben Amorim as he looks to prove he has what it takes to become the club’s first-choice goalkeeper
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Since his arrival at United in September 2023
Bayindir has mostly deputised n.o 1 Andre Onana
with most of his appearances coming in cup competitions
he made just one appearance – an FA Cup meeting against Newport County while Onana was away with Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations
Ruben Amorim has utilised Bayindir slightly more
with the Turkey international playing six games so far this term across the Carabao Cup
He has yet to get a taste of Premier League action
Bayindir took the acclaim in January as a 10-man United side beat Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup
He denied Martin Odegaard from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute and also kept out a low effort from Kai Havertz in the penalty shootout
The 26-year-old has not featured in United’s matchday squads for the past few weeks due to injury
There have been suggestions that Bayindir could leave United this summer in search of regular first-team minutes elsewhere. A recent report covered by The Peoples Person claimed that the shot-stopper could seek a transfer to boost his chances of playing in the 2026 World Cup
Now, Turkish-Football report that Bayindir is indeed attracting interest from Premier League and Super Lig clubs but his priority is still staying at Old Trafford
“Altay Bayindir has reiterated his commitment to the club
expressing his desire to secure more playing time following his recovery from injury sources revealed to Turkish-Football.”
“Bayindir acknowledges the inherent competition within a club like Manchester United and asserts he is prepared to face the challenge.”
“Speculation regarding potential transfers to other Premier League clubs has circulated
He understands that rumors are part of the game
but his priority is to find success at Manchester United
He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play for such a prominent club and is committed to demonstrating his worth.”
Turkish-football further note that Bayindir is working hard to recover from his injury and become available for selection once again
Amidst Onana’s poor form and mistake-strewn performances
there is a real chance for Bayindir to finally break into the team and make the starting goalkeeper spot his own
It’s up to him to take the opportunity when it inevitably arrives
United are back in action on Thursday when they go away to Spain to face Real Sociedad in the round of 16 of the Europa League
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United battled hard for an hour with 10 men after Diogo Dalot’s red card to take the clash to penalties and eventually overcome their hosts
Bayindir saved Martin Odegaard’s penalty in normal time and also denied Kai Havertz from the spot kick in the ensuing penalty shootout
the Turkish goalkeeper came up with several other crucial stops that kept United in the game
It was Zirkzee who stepped up to convert the winning penalty in United’s 5-3 shootout triumph at the Emirates
It was a massive turnaround for the two players
who have had very difficult spells at United for different reasons
Bayindir has struggled to get regular playing time and has had to be content with playing the role of Andre Onana’s understudy
Bayindir was at fault for at least two of the four goals conceded as the Red Devils were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Tottenham Hotspur
Zirkzee was booed off the pitch by his own fans after being substituted in the 33rd minute of the 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle
Speaking in his post-match press conference after beating Arsenal
Amorim told reporters about the two players
“It’s really important not just for them but for all the players
Your life as a footballer has cycles and moments and sometimes in one week your life can change.”
everyone was pointing the finger for Altay and I understand that
“[The penalty save] was really important because it gave us more strength and with less one player it’s really hard to press
A team like Arsenal with 11 players – imagine with ten players
And if you are in disadvantage it’s really hard
they were already controlling the ball in a lot of moments so it was vital to draw the game.”
he had a small problem with our fans and today every time he goes on the pitch you feel the support from the fans and then he has the last penalty
It’s not just important for them but for their teammates.”
“Especially in the first half we played better than in the first game
“The sending-off was really hard on us
There were some opportunities from Arsenal
But I felt since the first minute today was our day
And I felt a connection with our fans.”
“When we score first it helps us to suffer
It’s more strength to suffer.”
We are understanding more the way we play – sometimes not playing well but you can control the game in certain moments
It’s clear we’re improving with the way we suffer
It’s a good thing for a team.”
United are back in action on Thursday when they face Southampton at Old Trafford