Man Utd player 'targeted' by Champions League club in shock transfer

One Manchester United player could be set for a shock departure in the summer transfer window.

United are set for a busy transfer window this summer after a disappointing season resulted in an eighth-placed finish in the Premier League.

In Europe, Erik ten Hag’s men were eliminated in the group stage of the Champions League.

Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, it has been claimed that goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is being targeted.

As reported by Turkish news outlet Askam, Scottish Premier League champions Celtic are looking at the Turkish shot shopper to replace Joe Hart, who is set to retire.

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It has been claimed that Celtic will look to offer the 26-year-old a four-year contract.

Since joining the club last summer, Bayindir has only played one match for the Red Devils, when he started in the 4-2 win over Newport County in the FA Cup.

Back in January, Bayindir spoke about his lack of matches at the club.

He told the club’s official website: “We have good team-mates and everyone is positive every day. That’s the most important thing for us.

“All the goalkeepers, their character is very nice. We are always positive. Of course, we are fighting [to be] on the pitch, because everyone wants to play with the team in the stadium.”

Bayindir added: “But we have a good energy. It doesn’t matter who is playing, because we will, of course, support them every time.

“Team spirit is very important, you know? If we are doing this, we can be successful in the game, it’s very important. I think if we’re always doing that, we can always go up.”

Bayindir was on the substitutes bench when United managed to beat fierce rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final last weekend.

Goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo were enough to seal a 2-1 win.