Besiktas Late Goalkeeper Hunt Stalls as Man United Reject Bayindir Exit and Meslier Hesitates
United signal a no-sale stance to protect depth behind Senne Lammens with the English window shut.
Overview
- Besiktas enquired about Manchester United's Altay Bayindir and Leeds' Illan Meslier before the Turkish deadline on Friday.
- United have told Besiktas they are not in a position to let Bayindir leave, making a deal unlikely at this stage.
- Meslier has not played for Leeds this season and is understood to be reluctant to move to Istanbul.
- Senne Lammens has established himself as United's No. 1, limiting Bayindir to six Premier League appearances after Andre Onana left on loan.
- Selling Bayindir now would leave 39-year-old Tom Heaton as the only senior cover, so any move is expected to be revisited in the summer.