Manchester United youngster Sam Mather is on the verge of signing for Turkish side Kayserispor for an undisclosed sum. Mather was previously linked with a summer move to Kayserispor, but that fell through at the last minute. According to the Manchester Evening News, a re-bid from Kayserispor was submitted last week and the deal is nearing completion.
Mather, who is hoping to start a professional career after developing through academy football, will fly to Turkey on Wednesday to complete the transfer. The 21-year-old, who has chosen to leave his childhood club in search of a new challenge, is under contract at Old Trafford until 2027 but is keen to test himself on the professional stage.
Despite missing his summer departure, Mather took part in first-team training sessions at Carrington this season and appeared in six academy games to maintain match fitness.
In September, it was reported that negotiations with Kayserispor were progressing well on Türkiye’s deadline day.
They are keen to sign Mather on a permanent deal after agreeing a transfer fee and buy-back clause, with personal terms also thought to have been worked out verbally with the forward.
United had set a deadline for the deal to be finalized, which required board approval, but ultimately the club decided there was not enough time to complete the transfer.
Kayserispor, big fans of Mazar, managed to move forward with signing him in the winter period, just a few months after their first attempt failed.
Salford-born Mather left United after winning the FA Youth Cup and scoring 30 goals in youth league games.
If the move is completed, it will be United’s first confirmed deal for the January window.
This is despite the Red Devils being without a permanent manager following the sacking of Ruben Amorim earlier this week.
Darren Fletcher has taken charge on an interim basis and will take charge against Burnley on Wednesday.
United are widely expected to appoint an interim manager until the end of the season, before seeking a permanent manager in the summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær has emerged as the front-runner to take charge at Old Trafford for the remainder of the season.
The likes of Jason Wilcox and Omar Berada are reported to view him as a top candidate.
Michael Carrick is also believed to be in the slot, with the former United midfielder yet to return to management since being sacked by Middlesbrough in the summer.
Meanwhile, Fletcher is considered another candidate to take over as United manager until the end of the season, although much will likely depend on his form during his first spell in charge.
