Celtic look set to announce a Manchester United back-up as Joe Hart’s replacement, according to a report.
Altay Bayindir is said to be the man who will come in to be the new No.1 for the Scottish Premiership champions.
The 26-year-old has eight international caps with Turkey to his name.
He joined the Old Trafford side just last summer to be No.2 to mega-money signing Andre Onana.
Bayindir made just one appearance under Erik ten Hag, and this came in an away tie in the FA Cup against Newport County.
Onana then came back in between the sticks for the remainder of the cup competition, where they eventually went on to win against Manchester City at Wembley.
Now, after less than 12 months after his £4.3m switch to United, the player looks to be on the move again.
Turkish media outlet Aksam claims Bayindir is set to join Celtic.
They state that Brendan Rodgers will sign the young keeper on a four-year contract. No fee is mentioned in the article.
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It comes after Koen Casteels – a previous target for the Hoops – made a decision over his future after leaving Wolfsburg.
HLN states that the 31-year-old will be the next big name to head for the Middle East and join the football revolution in Saudi Arabia.
Recently promoted Al Qadsiah are ready to spend big this summer as they aim
to build a squad capable of surviving in the Pro League.
And they see Casteels as a viable option as a free agent to come in as a new No.1.
The towering keeper admitted that he wanted to have his future tied up before this summer’s European Championships, where he will feature for Belgium.
It was hoped by the Hoops that having the carrot of Champions League phase football next term would be enough to convince Casteels to join them, but it seems they have missed out.
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