Altay Bayindir Blunder Forces Manchester United To Rethink Goalkeeper Plans

‎Manchester United’s opening-day defeat at Arsenal has reignited the debate over the goalkeeping position, leaving the club with a decision it can no longer delay.

‎Following Altay Bayindir’s costly error that sealed the 1–0 loss, the focus returns to United’s recruitment team.

‎They have not yet signed a new goalkeeper but are under increased pressure to do so.

‎On Sunday, with Andre Onana missing from the squad, Bayindir was given a rare start but misjudged a routine corner situation that led to Arsenal’s winner.

‎It was a reminder of how costly mistakes in this position can be even in matches where United otherwise exerts control.

‎Concerns about Manchester United’s goalkeeping options aren’t new. Recruitment staff had already identified the position as a risk earlier in the summer, and Ruben Amorim agreed.

‎Sources said he wanted a trusted No. 1 who wouldn’t be prone to errors.

‎The focus primarily shifted towards reinforcing midfield and attacking options, but exploratory work has been carried out for between the sticks, clearly showing that there is some intent to sign someone new.

‎There have been three main considerations to date. United recently held initial talks with Gianluigi Donnarumma’s representatives, and a potential loan for Emiliano Martínez was seriously considered.

‎The club has also been monitoring 23-year-old Senne Lammens from Antwerp as a younger option, with indications that he could still be a target before deadline day.

‎They may need a departure to free up squad space and wages. With Onana, there is some possibility they attempt to find a new home for him even on loan late in the window.

‎There will be new meetings to decide whether the goalkeeper position will seriously hinder their progress.