Man Utd player causes stir with cryptic social media post ahead of Spurs clash and fans think they've worked it out
He could be granted a rare start.
Fans think Ruben Amorim will hand a rare start to Altay Bayindir after the second-choice goalkeeper posted on social media ahead of Manchester United's Carabao Cup clash against Spurs.
Bayindir, who joined the Premier League side from Fenerbahce in September last year for a reported £4.3 million, is said to be growing frustrated with his back-up role at Old Trafford.
In fact, after making just three first-team appearances for United, the 26-year-old is considering a move away in January, according to The Daily Mail.
He has previously been linked with a move to Scottish Premiership side Celtic.
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But it appears United want to keep their second-choice goalkeeper as experienced shot-stopper Tom Heaton is the only other back-up to number one Andre Onana.
Amid rumours over his future, fans think Bayindir will start United's Carabao Cup quarter-final clash against Spurs after he posted details of the game to his Instagram story,
Here's how fans on social media reacted to the below post.
One said: "He's obviously starting," while another commented: "I have a feeling that he is going to get his first start under Amorim today."
A third wrote: "There are ZERO reasons for Amorim not to play Bayindir tonight."
A fourth said: "I hope he's starting. Onana needs benching for a bit," and a fifth added "He should start tonight."
On Wednesday, Manchester United's official website said the following on Bayindir: "Altay Bayindir played in our previous Carabao Cup ties this term, against Barnsley and Leicester City, but, of course, that was under previous manager Erik ten Hag."
One of the big talking points ahead of United's clash against Spurs has been the availability of Marcus Rashford, who recently said he was ready for a new challenge.
When asked if he would be happy to keep Rashford, Amorim replied: “Of course, because this kind of club needs big talents and he’s a big talent.
“So, he just needs to perform at the highest level and that is my focus. I just want to help Marcus.”
Amorim added: “We have here a new challenge, it’s a tough one. For me, it’s the biggest challenge in football because we are in a difficult situation and I already said that this is one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“So, this is a really new challenge and the biggest one. I hope all my players are ready for this new challenge."
Topics: Manchester United, Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur
Jack Kenmare