Manchester United aim to rebound from their recent setback against Leeds as they tackle a packed schedule to hold third place. A tough trip to Chelsea awaits on Saturday night, with Aston Villa and Liverpool poised to overtake if results slip. The team faces further hurdles without Lisandro Martinez, dismissed for violent conduct after pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair. The Argentine defender risks a three-match suspension, forcing defensive adjustments with only six games remaining. Securing Champions League spots remains the priority.
Bayindir Agrees Besiktas Return
Altay Bayindir has secured a deal to leave Manchester United this summer for a Turkish club. The 27-year-old backup goalkeeper joined from Fenerbahce in September 2023 for £4.3 million but has made only 17 appearances over two-and-a-half seasons, deputizing for Andre Onana and Senne Lammens. Early-season outings gave way to further demotion following Lammens’ arrival from Royal Antwerp.
Bayindir has finalized personal terms with Besiktas, previously linked in January. Club officials expect to approve the departure, set for season’s end. His contract runs to 2027, paving the way for a modest transfer fee as INEOS greenlights the first summer move.
Boost Emerges in £90m Rogers Chase
Manchester United gain momentum in their bid for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers. The 23-year-old England international shows strong interest in an Old Trafford transfer, provided Champions League football awaits next season. European competition factors heavily into his plans.
Chelsea monitor the situation, but their sixth-place standing tilts the scales toward United. With the World Cup looming this summer, Rogers eyes a prominent England role, prompting United to accelerate negotiations.
