Manchester United's summer transfer window reached a dramatic climax on Deadline Day, with the Red Devils finally securing their long-awaited midfield target and adding a new shot-stopper to their ranks.
The protracted saga of Sofyan Amrabat's move to Old Trafford has finally reached its conclusion. After a summer of intense speculation and negotiation, the Moroccan international midfielder has joined United on a season-long loan from Italian side Fiorentina. The deal includes an option to make the move permanent for a fee of £21.4 million, plus £4.2 million in potential add-ons.
Bayindir Bolsters Goalkeeping Options
In a parallel move, United have signed Turkish international goalkeeper Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce for a fee of £4.3 million. The 25-year-old arrives as a direct replacement for Dean Henderson, who completed a permanent move to Crystal Palace. Bayindir has signed a four-year contract at the Theatre of Dreams, with the club holding an option for a further year.
This strategic signing provides crucial cover and competition for first-choice goalkeeper André Onana, ensuring United are well-equipped between the posts for their demanding campaign across multiple competitions.
A Summer of Significant Spending
These Deadline Day acquisitions cap off a remarkably expensive summer for the Red Devils. The signings of Rasmus Højlund, Mason Mount, and Onana early in the window pushed the club's spending close to the £200 million mark. The additions of Amrabat and Bayindir have taken the total expenditure well beyond that staggering figure, underlining the club's ambition to back manager Erik ten Hag in the market.
The successful, if late, capture of Amrabat will be a particular relief to ten Hag, who has been keen to add the midfielder's tenacity and ball-winning abilities to his engine room since the window opened.
