Manchester United are not expected to sign a new goalkeeper during the transfer window, despite the issues around first-choice stopper Andre Onana and following the howler made by Altay Bayindir during the defeat by Arsenal at the weekend.

Micah Richards has now jumped into the Turk’s defence, again. Manchester United signed Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce in the summer of 2023 for just £4.3 million. The Turk was only brought in as a backup by Erik ten Hag, and he has only played 12 times for the Red Devils so far.

Paul Merson has urged Manchester United to fix their goalkeeper problem before the transfer window closes, warning that Altay Bayindir has already cost them points. The Turkey international’s mistake gifted Arsenal their winning goal at Old Trafford, and Merson believes the issue is too serious for United to ignore.

Altay Bayindir's mistake against Arsenal on August 17 has sparked a storm around Manchester United. The narrative has shifted from praise for their transfer

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has agreed with the decision to allow Arsenal's winner against Manchester United on Sunday. Riccardo Calafiori headed Declan Rice's cross into an empty net in the 13th minute after United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir failed to punch the ball away.

Manchester United went behind against Arsenal after Riccardo Calafiori took advantage of some weak goalkeeping from Red Devils star Altay Bayindir at Old Trafford

Arsenal have started the 2025-26 Premier League season with a win, beating Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford. Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal of the game, nodding home in the 13th minute after Altay Bayindir made a mess of Declan Rice ’s inswinging corner.

Joe Hart slammed an ‘indefensible’ error from goalkeeper Altay Bayindir after Manchester United ’s opening Premier League defeat to Arsenal. Arsenal, who were potent from set-pieces last season, scored from their first corner of the season after Bayindir flapped at an inswinging delivery from Declan Rice.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville voiced his concern after an error from Reds goalkeeper Altay Bayindir against Arsenal on Sunday

Manchester United's manager Ruben Amorim recently came forward and slammed a reporter during the press conference after his side's loss to Arsenal. He came to the defence of goalkeeper Altay Bayindir after his mistake costed United the game.