Manchester United are set for another summer reshuffle between the posts, with Turkish international goalkeeper Altay Bayindir expected to depart the club.
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the current plan at Old Trafford is for Bayindir to move on in search of regular first-team football.
The 28-year-old has never truly established himself as a key figure at United since joining, making only sporadic appearances largely limited to cup competitions.
At his age, spending another season as a rarely-used backup would do little to serve his development or his ambitions as a professional footballer.
From United’s perspective, retaining an unhappy or underused player in such a specialist position would create unnecessary friction within the squad.
One part of the goalkeeping situation has already been resolved, with experienced stopper Tom Heaton signing a new one-year contract to remain at the club.
Heaton will continue in the role of third-choice goalkeeper, and the club confirmed the extension on their official website alongside a positive message from the player himself.
Heaton was quoted as saying he was delighted to stay, and his experience, professionalism, and homegrown status make him a valuable presence across the course of a long season.
United are also reported to value his contributions behind the scenes and in training, making his continued presence at the club a sensible and straightforward decision.
With Bayindir’s exit anticipated, Manchester United have now begun the search for a new second-choice goalkeeper to fill the gap left in their squad.
Former United academy product Sam Johnstone has already been mentioned as a potential option, with The Sun reporting that the club are considering a move for the Wolves goalkeeper.
Johnstone could be available this summer after falling down the pecking order at Wolves, and his familiarity with the club adds an obvious appeal to any potential deal.
The Crystal Palace-trained stopper has plenty of Premier League experience and would arrive understanding his likely role within the squad hierarchy rather than expecting immediate first-team status.
United appear to be handling this situation with a clear and logical approach, balancing fairness to Bayindir while ensuring leadership and quality remain within the goalkeeping unit.
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