Manchester United have reportedly struck a deal with Turkish outfit Eyuupspor for the transfer of former Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia. The Red Devils are set to loan out the Dutch defender, who has struggled to secure a regular spot in the starting line-up and has been plagued by injuries.
The 26-year-old joined United from Feyenoord in a deal believed to be worth around £13million plus add-ons. Since his move to Old Trafford in 2022, Malacia has only made 47 appearances, most of which were during his debut season under Erik ten Hag.
He was limited to just four outings last term before being loaned out to PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie for the second half of the season. Upon his return from loan, Malacia was among five players instructed to train separately from the first-team squad alongside Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Jadon Sancho.
The other four all securing moves away from the club before the English transfer window slammed shut on 1 September. Malacia was rumoured to be on the verge of a deadline day switch to La Liga side Elche, but the move fell through at the eleventh hour due to complications over a permanent clause in the contract.
Despite the Premier League transfer window being closed, Super Lig clubs can still make signings as the Turkish transfer window remains open until 12 September. Reşat Can OOzbudak, a journalist at YS TV, announced on X (formerly Twitter): “Eyuupspor has reached an agreement with Manchester United for the loan transfer of Tyrell Malacia The decision is awaited.”
Whilst United are still waiting for a final decision, Andre Onana is set to complete his move to the Super Lig. The Cameroonian goalkeeper has agreed to join Trabzonspor on a season-long loan after failing to impress Amorim.
Senne Lammens’ deadline day arrival means United have options away from Onana. Altay Bayindir has started the first three games of the 2025/26 season, conceding four goals.
It is currently unclear whether Lammens will be handed a place in the starting XI in the first game back against Manchester City. Club sources were previously unable to clarify how his arrival would impact the goalkeeping situation at Old Trafford.