Man Utd star named on bench but sits in STANDS for Atletico Madrid friendly amid intense transfer interest

ALTAY BAYINDIR was nowhere to be seen on the touchline after Manchester United beat Atletico Madrid this afternoon. Bryan Mbeumo scored twice to come from behind as Man Utd secured a 2-1 friendly win over Atletico. Altay Bayindir was seated in the stands despite making the bench list Credit: Getty The Turkish keeper has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford Credit: Getty And despite the Turkish keeper being listed on the bench, he was sat in the STANDS as talks about his planned departure continue. United have confirmed that the ace is expected to leave. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! The 28-year-old’s agent was at United’s Carrington training facility on Wednesday to discuss Bayindir’s next steps. He reported for pre-season training but United had already signed Karl Darlow from Leeds as their new back-up shot-stopper. Besiktas was tipped in February as a possible destination for the former Fenerbache goalkeeper. He has not started for the Red Devils since September last year when they lost 3-1 at Brentford. And he only started six Premier League games. But he lost three of them. From 17 appearances in a United shirt, Bayindir has conceded 31 goals, winning eight and losing seven. Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS In the friendly today, Arnau Ortiz handed the Spaniards an early lead after he buried a cross into the bottom corner. Man Utd – wearing a royal blue number – saw a big chance as Shea Lacey’s ball found Mbeumo who got a glancing header on it, sending it just wide. The Red Devils continued to knock at the door but failed to capitalise in the Strawberry Arena before the break. Lacey’s magic continued in the second-half, winning United a penalty. Mbeumo stepped up to the spot and sent the keeper the wrong way to coolly slot the ball into the bottom corner in the 53rd minute. And it was Cameroon international who struck again as he found the roof of the net from close range to take the lead. Comment now