Fred appears to confirm new Man Utd signing
- Fred left Man Utd for Fenerbahce this summer
- Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir could move in the opposite direction
- Dean Henderson is leaving for Crystal Palace
By Tom Gott
Former Manchester United midfielder Fred has admitted he has wished Altay Bayindir well as the Fenerbahce goalkeeper nears a potential move to Old Trafford.
Fred's five years with United came to an end this summer as Fenerbahce parted with a fee of around £13m to sign the Brazilian earlier this month.
After that deal was confirmed, United returned to the Turkish side to open talks over goalkeeper Bayindir, who has been identified as a replacement for Dean Henderson after a deal was agreed to sell the Englishman to Crystal Palace.
A medical for Bayindir was held last week as United explored the feasibility of a deal and, according to Fred, the Red Devils have now wrapped up a move for the 25-year-old.
During his introductory press conference in Turkey, Fred confirmed he had already bid farewell to Bayindir.
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"I wished Altay good luck when he left," Fred told the media. "He’s going to a great team.
"I gave him some suggestions about places where he could live and I told him it rains a lot!
"I think Altay is going to be very happy at Manchester United."
Bayindir is expected to arrive at Old Trafford once Henderson's move to Palace is finalised. A deal of around £20m has been agreed with the Eagles, with Bayindir set to be available for almost a quarter of that figure.
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