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Three Man United players who could join Turkish clubs before transfer deadline

Old Trafford to Istanbul? Three Man United players who could move to Turkey
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Sports Mole looks at three players who could leave Manchester United for Turkey before the country's transfer window closes.

Manchester United sold eight players during the summer transfer window, while a further four departed on free transfers, before Jadon Sancho completed a loan switch to Chelsea on deadline day.

There is still a chance that more Red Devils players could depart over the next week or so, though, as the Turkish transfer window does not close until September 13.

With that in mind, Sports Mole takes a look at three members of the first-team squad at Man United who could potentially be on their way to Turkey before the country's transfer window closes.


Casemiro | Midfielder | 32 years old

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro on August 16, 2024© Imago

Casemiro was one of Man United's better performers against Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion in their opening two Premier League matches of the season, but he struggled badly against Liverpool last time out.

The 32-year-old was at fault for Liverpool's opening two goals, and he was replaced at the interval of what proved to be a 3-0 loss for Erik ten Hag's side, who only have three points from three games this term.

Galatasaray are believed to have approached Man United over a potential deal for the Brazilian, and it would not be a shock if he left the club over the next week, with the Red Devils bringing in Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain.

There was believed to be interest from Saudi Arabia over the summer, but no firm offer seemed to arrive.

Casemiro's performance against Liverpool was hugely disappointing, and Man United may now have the chance to remove his enormous £350,000-a-week salary from their budget.


Antony | Forward | 24 years old

Manchester United's Antony on August 24, 2024© Imago

Antony is believed to be the subject of interest from Fenerbahce, with Jose Mourinho's side said to be confident of securing a loan deal for the forward before the Turkish transfer window closes.

Man United are said to have rejected a loan offer from Real Betis in the latter stages of the transfer window, but he could now potentially make the move to Istanbul to play under Mourinho.

The 24-year-old has only managed 11 goals and five assists in 83 appearances for Man United, including just three goals and two assists in 38 outings in all competitions during the 2023-24 campaign.

Antony has only played one minute of football across four games for the Red Devils this term, and it is clear that he is now down the pecking order when it comes to the starting spot down the right.

The forward's salary is said to be around £200,000 a week, though, so it is likely that Man United would have to agree to pay some of his wage packet for a loan switch to Fenerbahce to become a possibility.


Victor Lindelof | Defender | 30 years old

Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof on July 31, 2024© Imago

Lindelof was heavily linked with a move over the summer, but the 30-year-old, who is out of contract at Old Trafford next year, remained at the club past the transfer deadline.

The Sweden international is yet to play this season due to a toe problem, but he is unlikely to receive much action when he is fit, with Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire and arguably even Jonny Evans ahead of him in the pecking order when it comes to the centre-back positions.

Both Fenerbahce and Galatasaray have been credited with an interest in the centre-back, who has made 259 appearances for Man United since arriving from Benfica in 2017.

Lindelof has largely struggled to show his best form for the Red Devils, but he is still a respected defender with vast experience at the highest level, including 38 outings in the Champions League, and he could potentially make the move to Turkey before September 13.

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