Key Takeaways:
- Manchester United have agreed a loan move for Tyrell Malacia to Eyupspor, with the Turkish window open until 12 September
- Malacia, sidelined from first-team training and with limited opportunities last season, was close to joining Elche before the deal collapsed
- The Dutch left-back has struggled to secure a regular role at United since his arrival from Feyenoord in 2022
Malacia Set for Turkish Move After Limited United Opportunities
Manchester United are set to loan Tyrell Malacia to Turkish side Eyupspor, having come to a reported agreement over his temporary transfer. The Dutch left-back, who arrived from Feyenoord in a deal valued at approximately £13 million plus add-ons in 2022, has struggled to establish himself in Erik ten Hag’s plans, partially due to ongoing fitness concerns.
Malacia, 26, has featured just 47 times for United, with the bulk of those appearances coming in his debut campaign. Last season, he managed only four matches before heading out on loan to PSV Eindhoven for the latter half of the campaign. After returning to Old Trafford, he was among five players told to train separately from the first team, a group including Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Jadon Sancho.
🚨 Tyrell Malacia is exploring a potential loan move to Eyüpspor.
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The other four players completed moves away from United before the English transfer window closed on 1 September. Malacia was reportedly set for a late move to Elche in La Liga, but the proposed transfer collapsed at the last minute because of disagreements over a permanent clause. With the Turkish transfer window still open until 12 September, a switch to Eyupspor remains feasible.
Onana Heads to Trabzonspor as Goalkeeping Options Shift
As Malacia awaits confirmation on his future, United’s goalkeeping department is also undergoing change. Andre Onana has agreed to join Trabzonspor on a season-long loan in the Super Lig following an underwhelming period under manager Amorim. News of Onana’s imminent departure comes as the arrival of Senne Lammens on deadline day offers United greater flexibility between the posts.
Transfer Windows and Future Outlook
With the Premier League transfer window now closed, United have continued to work within the regulations of international windows, notably taking advantage of the longer signing period in Turkiye. The club will monitor both Malacia’s and Onana’s progress closely as the new season unfolds and as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.
