Manchester United look set for another goalkeeper departure, with Altay Bay\u0131nd\u0131r reportedly on the way to La Liga to join Celta Vigo on loan for the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n
The move had appeared increasingly likely after United brought in veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow from Leeds United this summer. Bay\u0131nd\u0131r, who has struggled to secure a clear path at Old Trafford, is now expected to attempt a fresh start in Spain.<\/p>\n
According to The Athletic, the deal is a season-long loan and includes an option to buy for close to \u20ac4 million (\u00a33.4 million, $4.6 million). That figure is only \u20ac1 million below the fee United paid three years ago.<\/p>\n
The report also states that Celta Vigo will cover Bay\u0131nd\u0131r\u2019s wages and could pay additional bonuses to United if performance-related clauses are triggered.<\/p>\n
His exit is expected to form part of a broader reshaping of the squad, with Radek Vitek also nearing a departure. The 22-year-old impressed during a loan spell at Bristol City last season, where he was named Player of the Year, and is now seeking regular first-team football. Middlesbrough are said to have moved for him.<\/p>\n
The Athletic say United have agreed to sell Vitek to Middlesbrough for an initial \u00a37 million ($9.4 million), with the total potentially rising to \u00a314 million ($18.9 million) if all bonuses are met. The agreement also includes a sell-on clause of up to 35%, along with a buy-back option and matching rights.<\/p>\n
Bay\u0131nd\u0131r and Vitek are not the only departures. Onana has also rejoined Trabzonspor on loan after making 40 appearances for the Turkish club last season. He will now play alongside Mohamed Salah, who has begun the next stage of his career in Trabzon.<\/p>\n
For United, moving Bay\u0131nd\u0131r\u2019s salary and possibly collecting a fee makes financial sense, particularly as the club continues to deal with the consequences of expensive mistakes from previous transfer windows. Selling Vitek would add further relief after a summer in which the Red Devils have already spent \u00a383 million ($111 million) on just two players: Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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