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Manchester United’s 0-1 loss to Arsenal of their Premier League opener happened after a goalkeeping howler from Altay Bayindir.
The Pink Devils dominated the Gunners, however the Turk, who was culpable for fairly a number of high-profile errors final season as properly, let his teammates down at Previous Trafford on Sunday.
The membership’s No.1, Andre Onana, was deemed too undercooked, and therefore, Ruben Amorim handed his backup a begin. After the sport, the ex-Fenerbahce star rightfully got here beneath fireplace, however the head coach backed him to come back good.
There have been murmurs that the Portuguese tactician might carry again Onana in aim for this Sunday’s league conflict towards Fulham, which might dent Bayindir’s confidence.
One goalie to go away
Issues might get quite a bit worse for the Turkiye worldwide. Information has emerged that the 20-time English league champions are near signing Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp to offer competitors to the Cameroonian.
And as per Fabrizio Romano, the Previous Trafford aspect must transfer on one goalkeeper, ought to the Belgian be signed earlier than the switch window closes.
“Clearly, if Senne Lammens arrives, it signifies that possibly one goalkeeper has to go away this summer time.
“Man Utd are advancing with the Lammens deal… They need to be quick.”
As revealed by The BBC, Onana is unlikely to depart, whereas Tom Heaton not too long ago signed a contract extension and has been named as a part of the new-look management group, which suggests he’s additionally going nowhere.
That signifies the 27-year-old Turkish shot-stopper’s time in Manchester could possibly be nearing an finish. Nevertheless, until Lammens is signed, no concrete choice will likely be taken.
“What appears sure to be a busy 10 days earlier than the deadline closes on 1 September has taken one other twist with affirmation there was contact between United and Belgian membership Royal Antwerp round goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
Bayindir in peril
“Nevertheless, with veteran England man Tom Heaton having signed a one-year deal this summer time, the sensation is United wouldn’t herald one other goalkeeper with out somebody leaving.
“Andre Onana’s former membership Inter Milan appear to be within the hunt for a goalkeeper however Previous Trafford insiders are presently sticking to their perception that Onana won’t be shifting this summer time and whereas Altay Bayindir could be the plain man to maneuver regardless that he began the Premier League defeat to Arsenal final week, nothing is imminent across the Turkey worldwide both.”
United have tried to dump their backup keeper, however groups from his homeland haven’t submitted a concrete proposal.
It will likely be fascinating to see how the membership offers with this newest conundrum. One factor is evident, a brand new keeper is certainly wanted, even when it ends in the departure of 1 from Amorim’s present crop.
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