Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is ‘expected to leave’ the club this summer as they prepare to land Karlow Darlow as his replacement.

The Turkey international joined the Red Devils from Fenerbahce in the summer of 2023 and has since made only 17 appearances across all competitions.

He has been linked with a possible departure, and The Athletic claim it could be confirmed soon, with Darlow poised to join as Senne Lammens’ deputy.

Bayindir poised to depart Man Utd

The 28-year-old played second fiddle to Andre Onana between the sticks during his first two seasons.

Bayindir was promoted as the first-choice goalkeeper by former manager Ruben Amorim last term.

The Turkish ace started the first six league matches for the Red Devils, but was eventually replaced by summer signing Senne Lammens after his high-profile errors at Brentford.

Bayindir did not make another appearance for United last season despite the managerial changes, and the club have now decided to offload him and sign Darlow as his successor.

The shot-stopper could be on his way back to Turkey this summer with Besiktas having previously agreed on personal terms. The Super Lig giants could speed up the pursuit of him in the next few days.

Meanwhile, Darlow’s arrival means United have a headache on their hands, as they can register only 17 non-homegrown players in the List A Champions League squad next term.

Ayden Heaven does not qualify for List B, including Under-21s, as he has not trained at the club for at least two years. There could be a situation where he could be left out of the squad for the European matches.

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Article written by Sri Aswin .

Manchester United could miss out on signing Christos Tzolis to Arsenal this summer.

The Red Devils have primarily focused on strengthening their midfield in recent weeks.

They have verbal agreements in place for Ederson and Andrey Santos, and the latter is poised to complete his transfer in the next 24 hours.

Meanwhile, United have been linked with left wingers too. The Red Devils reportedly made enquiries for Club Brugge star Tzolis earlier in June.

The Greek also acknowledged that he would be tempted to join United, but The Sun now claim that Arsenal are winning the race to recruit him.

The Gunners have identified Tzolis as a replacement for the outgoing Leandro Trossard. They are ‘close’ to agreeing a £35 million deal for the winger, who scored 22 goals and provided 29 assists for Brugge last term.

United’s left winger pursuit depends on Rashford’s future

Matheus Cunha was United’s regular choice on the left wing last season after his arrival from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The club found some success with Patrick Dorgu as a makeshift option.

Still, manager Michael Carrick may want another specialist in the department. He is prepared to welcome Marcus Rashford back after a successful season on loan at Barcelona with 28 goal contributions.

The England international is ‘expected to start‘ next season with the Red Devils, but there are claims that United would prefer to offload him to release his £17.5 million annual salary from their wage bill.

For now, United are unlikely to enter the transfer market for a left winger unless Rashford leaves. Keeping that in mind, we are not surprised that the club have not approached Brugge regarding Tzolis.

Arsenal are already in advanced negotiations with the Belgian champions for the 24-year-old and could give the green light for a transfer once Trossard agrees on personal terms with Besiktas.

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Manchester United have been surprisingly linked with a move for Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams this summer.

According to BBC Sport, Manchester United have registered an interest in Neco Williams but he is simultaneously in talks over a new long-term contract at the City Ground.

Newcastle United are also among several Premier League clubs monitoring the 25-year-old.

Despite the growing interest, Forest remain quietly confident that Williams will commit his future to the club.

Although his current contract runs until 2029, Forest are prepared to reward him with improved terms in an attempt to ward off potential suitors.

Man United unlikely to sign Neco Williams

Williams arrived at Forest from Liverpool in July 2022 in a deal worth £12 million.

He enjoyed a fine 2025-26 season, missing just one Premier League match while contributing two goals and three assists.

The left-back is a fine defender but he does not appear to possess the elite quality expected of a Man United starter.

There is every chance this speculation has been fuelled by Williams’ agents in an effort to strengthen his negotiating position with Forest.

United are eyeing a left-back capable of sharing the workload with Luke Shaw.

The former Southampton academy graduate remarkably started every Premier League match last season after finally putting his injury troubles behind him.

However, expecting Shaw to maintain that availability while United compete twice a week across multiple competitions would be unrealistic.

United have earmarked Lewis Hall as their dream left-back target.

For now, INEOS are fully focused on bolstering their midfield.

United are closing in on the signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea and could soon confirm the arrival of Ederson from Atalanta.

Once the midfield rebuild is complete, INEOS are expected to revisit the left-back position later in the transfer window.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .

Manchester United are just one step away from completing their first signing of the summer transfer window.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Andrey Santos has successfully completed his medical ahead of his transfer to Man United.

The Red Devils have already struck a full agreement with Chelsea, with the deal worth an initial £48 million plus £2m in performance-related add-ons.

The Brazilian midfielder is now expected to officially put pen to paper on a five-year contract tomorrow.

He joined Chelsea from Brazilian side Vasco da Gama in January 2023 and made 43 appearances across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.

Santos already has six senior Brazil caps to his name but he was not part of their FIFA World Cup squad.

He exploded during his 18-month loan stint at Strasbourg, scoring 11 goals and providing four assists in 34 games during the 2024-25 season.

He is regarded as one of the brightest young midfield talents in the Premier League and has predominantly excelled in the number six role.

Technically gifted and exceptionally composed under pressure, he is capable of dictating the tempo from deep.

His vision and passing range allow him to break opposition lines consistently.

The Brazilian could develop into an outstanding midfield partner for Kobbie Mainoo, although improving his off-the-ball defensive positioning remains an important next step.

Ederson is expected to be the second addition to the midfield, but he is still waiting to complete his medical.

United are expected to pursue one more high-quality midfielder before the transfer window closes in an effort to complete a full rebuild of the department.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .

Manchester United are close to sealing another transfer after agreeing on a deal for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos.

United will pay a £50 million fee for the Brazilian, who has also agreed personal terms.

The Athletic now report that United are close to completing the transfer of goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer.

There are still some details to be ironed out, but it is believed that the deal is at an advanced stage.

United are aiming to sign a new goalkeeper to provide cover for first-choice Senne Lammens. They have identified Darlow as a target after his brilliant spell with Leeds United last term.

If the deal goes through, the 35-year-old is expected to join on a free transfer after his contract expired last month.

Darlow could be a good signing for United

Darlow became Leeds’ first-choice goalkeeper in January, replacing Lucas Perri.

The Wales international impressed, helping Leeds escape relegation. He featured in 22 Premier League matches, conceding 27 goals and keeping five clean sheets.

Only seven goalkeepers averaged more saves per game than Darlow in the division.

Among goalkeepers in Europe’s top seven leagues, the Welshman ranked in the 73rd percentile for save percentage.

He ranked in the 69th percentile for PSxG-GA, a metric that measures the number of goals a goalkeeper prevents through shot-stopping compared with an average goalkeeper facing the same shots.

The former Leeds star is also comfortable with the ball, ranking in the 70th percentile for passes completed and 95th percentile for long passes completed.

Darlow is also comfortable coming off his line to intercept passes, highlighting his proactive style of goalkeeping.

His arrival would pave the way for Altay Bayindir’s departure. He has been linked with Besiktas, but the interest has cooled.

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Article written by Henry Thornton .

Manchester United’s move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson is in danger of falling through.

United had already agreed a £34 million fixed fee, plus £3.9m in potential add-ons, for Ederson last month. The Brazilian had also agreed on personal terms.

However, the deal could now collapse due to concerns over the 27-year-old’s fitness. United want to conduct a thorough medical examination before completing the transfer.

Journalist Ben Jacobs now claims United could make a move for Roma’s Manu Kone if they do not sign Ederson.

“United have made enquiries into Manu Kone from Roma, and if the Ederson deal falls through, that could be revisited by United.” Jacobs told The United Stand.

Kone could be a good alternative to Ederson

Kone enjoyed a brilliant campaign with Roma last season, helping the Italian side secure Champions League qualification.

The 25-year-old featured in 29 Serie A matches, contributing two goals and three assists.

Kone’s performances at Roma earned him a call-up to France’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He has started three of Les Bleus’ five matches at the tournament.

His league statistics from last season are close to Ederson’s, making him a strong alternative to the Brazilian.

Kone ranked in the 58th percentile for duel win percentage, higher than Ederson’s 54th percentile. However, the Atalanta ace edged him for possessions won (74th v 61st).

The French midfielder also ranked slightly higher for forward passes (87th v 86th).

Ederson held a slim advantage for progressive carries (74th v 73rd). The Brazilian also outranked Kone for key passes (69th v 56th) and progressive passes (79th v 62nd).

Ederson would be the better signing for Man United, but the stats suggest Kone is not far behind.

Roma’s sporting director Tony D’Amico reportedly wants at least £43m for the Toulouse academy product, a relatively modest fee in the current transfer market.

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Article written by Henry Thornton .

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford may have to forget about his dream return to Barcelona.

According to several reports, Barcelona want to sign Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi.

The German international is entering the final year of his contract and has reportedly made it clear that he has no intention of signing an extension.

Rashford spent the 2025-26 season with the Catalan giants, bagging 24 goal contributions in 49 games across all competitions.

The Blaugrana had the option to buy him for £26 million but surprisingly allowed the clause to expire before signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for £69m instead.

Should Adeyemi complete his switch to Camp Nou, Barcelona’s interest in bringing Rashford back could disappear altogether.

The 24-year-old offers tremendous versatility, capable of operating on the right wing as well as in central attacking roles.

The La Liga giants already possess an abundance of wide attacking talent in Lamine Yamal, Anthony Gordon and Raphinha.

With that in mind, signing both Adeyemi and Rashford in the same transfer window appears increasingly unlikely.

Instead, the Spanish champions could prioritise recruiting a natural centre-forward capable of succeeding Robert Lewandowski.

Rashford remains fully focused on international duty with England as the Three Lions prepare for a huge FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Norway.

Once his World Cup campaign concludes, the forward is expected to report back to Carrington.

Although United are prepared to reintegrate the 28-year-old into the squad, they remain open to listening to suitable offers for a permanent transfer later in the window.

One of the biggest problems for INEOS is justifying his enormous £320,000-per-week salary.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .

Manchester United are on the verge of signing Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos.

The Red Devils have already reached a full agreement with Chelsea to sign highly rated midfielder Andrey Santos for an initial £48 million, with a further £2m in performance-related add-ons.

Man United legend Rio Ferdinand has now delivered his honest verdict on the transfer.

He said on his podcast Rio Ferdinand Presents: “Andrey Santos has signed for Man United for £50m. Wow!

“Is he the guy who’s gonna replace Casemiro? I don’t think immediately he’s the guy that jumps into those shoes and performs at that level right now.

“Could he grow? Does he have the potential? Yes. Could he be the long-term partner for Kobbie Mainoo? Yes, he could.

“But I’m looking to see who else they bring in in that area of midfield because I think he’s one of two, maybe three, that are coming in that area to go and share the load. 

“I have seen a lot of the fan base are quite negative about it, but I only think they’re negative about it because he’s the first one, and other clubs are bidding or signing other names who have been in the news a lot more, and who were expected signings. Is he a good addition to the squad? Yes. Is he gonna start immediately? I would probably say not right now.”

Rio Ferdinand still waiting for a statement signing

Signing Santos for £50 million represents smart business in today’s heavily inflated transfer market.

As Ferdinand rightly pointed out, much of the scepticism surrounding the transfer stems from the fact that Santos is not yet an established superstar.

Manchester City have strengthened with Elliot Anderson, while Tottenham Hotspur splashed huge sums on Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

Arsenal are also pushing hard to prise Bruno Guimaraes away from Newcastle United.

United still require one marquee midfield signing capable of transforming the starting XI from day one.

Ederson is expected to become the club’s second midfield arrival, but he too arrives without a global reputation.

Aurelien Tchouameni would have been the dream acquisition, but his reported contract extension with Real Madrid ended those hopes.

Santos undoubtedly possesses enormous potential, combining defensive intelligence with the ability to break opposition lines through progressive passing.

However, INEOS need to add more firepower after the exit of Casemiro and a long term injury to Manuel Ugarte.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .

Manchester United have suffered a significant setback in their search for a world-class defensive midfielder after Aurelien Tchouameni committed his long-term future to Real Madrid.

The French international has reportedly agreed a new contract that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2031.

It is a frustrating development for Man United because Tchouameni looked like the perfect long-term replacement for Casemiro.

His renewal now forces INEOS to quickly rethink their transfer strategy.

United have reached agreements to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Ederson from Atalanta. The duo are expected to undergo medicals soon.

Both players would significantly improve the squad but the Red Devils still need a physically dominant defensive midfielder.

This is why INEOS should now make a ruthless move for the Cameroon international Carlos Baleba.

His ball-winning ability and athleticism make him one of the closest profiles to Tchouameni currently available on the market.

He is a hard-working holding midfielder and has the ability to drive forward with the ball. He has the legs to run tirelessly and is also a very strong tackler.

Baleba still has enormous room for further development.

United made an approach for Baleba last summer, but Brighton & Hove Albion made it clear they had no intention of selling the midfielder.

Personal terms are unlikely to present any major obstacle if the Red Devils decide to move seriously for the midfielder.

Considering the current inflation in the transfer market, it would be hard for United to get him for anything less than £80 million.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .

Manchester United could turn their attention to Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott after suffering another transfer setback.

The Red Devils have already secured verbal agreements to land Ederson and Andrey Santos from Atalanta and Chelsea, respectively.

They were also determined to make a marquee acquisition, and had established contact with Aurelien Tchouameni’s agent, according to The Daily Mail.

However, the Frenchman has now decided to pen an improved contract at Real Madrid, thereby handing United yet another blow in the transfer market.

United have already missed out on Mateus Fernandes and Elliot Anderson, and Tchouameni’s snub represents another bitter setback for the hierarchy.

Bournemouth star Alex Scott is also highly rated by the Red Devils and could emerge as the next priority target for the Mancunian giants this summer.

Scott would represent a good signing

United have just sealed an agreement with Chelsea for Santos. The Brazil international is versatile and can operate as a defensive or central midfielder.

Ederson likewise falls into the same category. Tchouameni would have been a statement signing for the number six role, but he has chosen to stay at Madrid.

Scott could now emerge as a fallback target. The 22-year-old can play anywhere in midfield, but caught the eye from the holding midfield position last term.

The young Englishman won five duels per league game alongside five recoveries and two tackles.

He was particularly impressive with his ball-carrying ability, which is something United have lacked in the past, with Casemiro no longer in the prime of his career.

Despite the transfer interest, the big question remains whether United would be prepared to make a huge outlay of £80m to prise him away from Bournemouth.

They have received an incentive with the player snubbing a new Bournemouth deal beyond June 2028.

The Cherries are a tough negotiating outfit, but the Red Devils may still seek a discount or a reduction in the fixed fee, with compensation through add-ons.

They have a clear path to signing Scott, with Arsenal entirely focused on landing Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes at the present time.

Guimaraes would be a much better acquisition, but it appears United are not exploring a deal at the moment due to his age (28) and hefty asking price.

The Brazilian’s wage demands could be another stumbling block.

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Article written by Sri Aswin .