Man United 'could be forced' into January transfer market to replace 'unhappy player'

Bayindir moved to the Red Devils in the summer of 2023 off the back of making 145 appearances for Fenerbahce, but he has only featured on three occasions for the 20-time English champions since his arrival.

The 26-year-old's two outings this term have come in the EFL Cup, starting against both Barnsley and Leicester City, but it remains to be seen whether he keeps his spot for the upcoming quarter-final against Tottenham Hotspur.

Man United have drawn Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup, meanwhile, so head coach Ruben Amorim may decide to stick with number one Andre Onana in the clash next month.

As a result, if Bayindir does not feature against Tottenham, it is difficult to see where his next minutes would come, unless Onana picks up an injury which forces him to spend time in the treatment room.

Bayindir 'considering future' at Man United

Bayindir arrived at Old Trafford with the understanding that he would be back-up to Onana, but according to the Daily Mail, he is no longer happy with his situation in Manchester.

The report claims that a January exit is possible, which would put Man United in the market for a new number two, as Tom Heaton is regarded as a number three at this stage of his career.

Bayindir was again an unused substitute against Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday night and will remain on the bench for Saturday's contest with Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.

There had been suggestions that Bayindir would be given a run in the side in the early stages of last season amid Onana's struggles, but ex-Red Devils head coach Erik ten Hag kept faith with the club's number one.

Could Sunderland's Patterson be an option for Man United?

Man United are believed to be huge admirers of Sunderland's Anthony Patterson, and it was claimed at the end of September that he was under consideration to be Onana's back-up.

Patterson came through the youth system at Sunderland, and he has now made 137 appearances for the Black Cats in all competitions, including 14 outings during the 2024-25 campaign.

The 24-year-old has kept seven clean sheets in his 14 Championship appearances this term, conceding only 11 times in the process, and he is a part of a side that are currently fourth in the Championship table.

Patterson has a deal at the Stadium of Light until June 2028, so a January move would be incredibly difficult, but if Bayindir does move on, then the club will be forced into the winter market to sign a replacement.

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Matt Law