Fred appears to confirm Manchester United signing of Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, with former team-mate Dean Henderson set for £20million Crystal Palace transfer
- Former Man United midfielder Fred appears to confirm Altay Bayindir signing
- The Fenerbahce goalkeeper is set to make a £4.25m transfer to Old Trafford
- Dean Henderson will be allowed to join Crystal Palace once Bayindir is signed
Former Manchester United midfielder Fred has seemingly confirmed that his old club have completed the signing of Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.
The Brazilian, who signed for the Turkish giants in the summer, said he had already bid farewell to Bayindir at his introductory press conference in Istanbul.
United have been in the market for an understudy for Andre Onana, with Dean Henderson set to complete a move to Crytal Palace before the transfer window closes.
Fred said: ‘I wished Altay good luck when he left. He’s going to a great team.
‘I gave him some suggestions about places where he could live and I told him it rains a lot!
Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is set to complete a move to Manchester United
Former United midfielder Fred appeared to confirm the transfer during his introductory press conference in Istanbul
Fred joined Fenerbahce for £13million in August after five seasons at Old Trafford
‘I think Altay is going to be very happy at Manchester United.’
Bayindir was seen waving to Fenerbache supporters after their Europa Conference League win against FC Twente last Thursday.
A £4.25million transfer has been agreed between United and the Turkish club, with United officials travelling to Greece last week to seal the deal.
The 25-year-old made 40 appearances in all competitions last term as Fenerbache finished second in the Turkish Super Lig and won the Turkish Cup.
Bayindir captained his side to that success last term and has also won five caps for Turkey.
United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is set to be allowed to join Crystal Palace once the signing of Bayindir is official
His arrival will allow Henderson to complete a £20million switch to Selhurst Park.
The one-cap England international spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest but is now set for a permanent move away from Old Trafford.
Palace have been in the market for a new goalkeeper since Vicente Guaita expressed his desire to return to Spain.
Sam Johnstone has started their opening three games of the Premier League season, and will now have competition from Henderson for a place between the sticks.
