Fred accidentally confirms Man United's next summer signing as Rio Ferdinand slams Bruno Fernandes critics

Here are your Tuesday morning Manchester United headlines.

Fred confirms signing

Former Manchester United midfielder Fred looks to have confirmed Altay Bayindir’s transfer from Fenerbahce, insisting the goalkeeper is heading to a 'great team'.

Bayindir looks set to become the fourth major signing at United, arriving in a €5million (£4.29m) deal. The 25-year-old will replace Dean Henderson, who is expected to join Crystal Palace permanently after a £20m deal was agreed.

While Bayindir's transfer to United has been on the cards for some time - the club had conducted initial medical tests early last week - it has seemingly been put on hold as Henderson's exit is finalised. Erik ten Hag's side are expected to push on and conclude the deal this week.

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Fred joined Fenerbahce in a €15m deal earlier this summer, making his debut against Samsunspor last week. The Brazilian may only have been teammates with Bayindir for a matter of weeks, but speaking during his delayed unveiling press conference, appeared to confirm the goalkeeper's imminent exit.

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Ferdinand on Fernandes

Rio Ferdinand as jumped to the defence of Bruno Fernandes amid recent criticism of the Manchester United captain.

Fernandes has been under the spotlight amid an underwhelming start to the new season by United. Erik ten Hag's side kicked off their campaign with a poor performance but a win against Wolves before being beaten 2-0 at Tottenham.

After the defeat in north London, former United midfielder Roy Keane claimed Fernandes and Mason Mount looked like 'schoolboys'. Micah Richards also labelled the Portuguese midfielder 'pathetic' and suggested his