The 26-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Fenerbahce last summer but has struggled for game time.
Celtic look set to bring their Joe Hart successor search to an end by landing Manchester United understudy Altay Bayindir, according to a report.
The 26-year-old - who has been capped eight times for his national team Turkey - made the switch to Old Trafford from Fenerbahce last year as he battled for the gloves with Andre Onana following the exit of club hero and long-serving David De Gea. He played largely second fiddle all season for Erik ten Hag's side as the Dutchman kept faith with big money capture Onana. A series of high profile errors and blunders didn't affect his selection with Bayindir making just one appearance in the FA Cup fourth round against Newport County. United went on to lift the Cup by dumping rivals Manchester City at Wembley but he was a spectator from the bench – a role he's largely held all season.
Now Turkish media outlet Aksam reports that the man who joined United for £4.3million is heading out of England and they state his next destination is Scotland. They write that "Celtic is preparing to add Altay Bayindir to its squad to replace Joe Hart, who retired from football. The Scottish team plans to sign a four-year contract with the 26-year-old goalkeeper".
Brendan Rodgers has been linked with a host of names in his search for a new No1. Koen Casteels was one but he looks set for a switch to the Saudi Pro League on a free while Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher has been a name that's never gone away. However, Bayindir is a new name to enter the frame as he looks to get back to playing week in, week out.
Transfer Talk Manchester United FC Scottish Premiership Joe Hart English Premier League Erik Ten Hag
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
As Rooney makes Celtic wish, here's what he said about Celtic ParkWayne Rooney says he wished he'd played for Celtic during his playing days - here's what he said about the atmosphere at Celtic Park
Read more »
Watch: Celtic 1-0 Partick Thistle - half-time advantage for Celtic in crucial SWPL weekendWatch Celtic v Partick Thistle and Glasgow City v Rangers, plus updates from the rest of Sunday's SWPL games.
Read more »
Celtic vs Rangers LIVE: Reactions from Celtic ParkCeltic overcame Rangers 2-1 at Celtic Park in a fiercely-contested Old Firm match that had it all - goals, own goals, yellow and red cards, VAR and…
Read more »
Celtic icon relishing the battle of the bottle between Celtic and RangersSutton reckons it's going to come down to who can handle the heat at Celtic Park this weekend.
Read more »
Man 'unconscious' on street as Man Utd and Man City fans clash in violent brawlManchester United won the cup final 2-1
Read more »
Man City travelling 23-man squad for FA Cup final vs Man Utd with shock additionManchester City have travelled to Wembley ahead of their FA Cup final with Man United on Saturday.
Read more »