Reports are flying around about Turkish club Kayserispor making a new bid for Manchester United youngster Sam Mather. It seems the Turkish side is really keen on the young winger. But, hold on a minute, because things aren’t quite as clear as they seem.
The Buzz About a New Bid
Apparently, Kayserispor has put in a fresh offer for Sam Mather. This isn’t the first time they’ve tried to get him. Back in the summer, a deal was apparently close. But it fell through at the last minute. The Manchester Evening News said talks were pretty far along then. They even agreed on a fee and a buyback clause. Personal terms were verbally agreed too. But United just didn’t have enough time to finalize everything before the deadline.
Now, Kayserispor is pushing again. The MEN understands United are looking at the bid. And Kayserispor is already talking terms with Mather’s camp. They want to get a deal done quickly. That way, Mather can join their mid-season training camp. United are reportedly willing to make concessions to let him go early. They want to make up for the summer’s collapsed move.
Mather, who is around 20 or 21 years old, really wants to leave. He’s hungry for senior football. He’s played on the left wing a lot in the academy. But his preferred spot is the No. 10 role. He’s got a contract at Old Trafford until June 2027.
But Are These Reports Actually True?
Here’s where it gets a bit murky. While reports are circulating, there’s no solid proof yet. Up to December 31, 2025, no verified sources have confirmed Kayserispor’s bid for Sam Mather. Big names like BBC Sport, Sky Sports, or Transfermarkt haven’t reported anything. Even major Turkish news outlets like Fanatik and Fotomaç haven’t picked it up.
So, this news could be coming from social media or fan channels. It’s not officially announced by Kayserispor, Manchester United, or anyone representing the player. It’s just whispers right now.
And here’s another thing: Mather isn’t even at Old Trafford currently. He’s on loan at Rochdale AFC. He’s been there since August 2024. BBC Sport reported on December 20, 2025, that Rochdale manager Jim McNulty confirmed Mather’s loan is active. McNulty said, “Sam’s settled in well… no news on that front.” Rochdale is actually doing pretty well. They’re pushing for promotion. So, it seems like Mather is quite happy where he is. There’s no talk of him being recalled either.
Kayserispor’s January Plans and Past Interest
Why would Kayserispor be so interested in Sam Mather? Well, they’re not having the best season. They’re pretty low in the Turkish Süper Lig. They’re trying to avoid relegation. Yardbarker mentioned they’ve only got two wins all season. They need to strengthen their squad. Especially in attack. Their top scorer only has six goals.
Kayserispor has been active in the January window. They’ve made bids for other players. Like Himad Abdelli, an Algerian midfielder. But that €2.5m bid was rejected, according to L’Équipe. They’ve also been scouting other English talents. But still, no confirmed links to Mather from official sources.
It’s clear Mather wants to move on. He was close to a switch to the UAE Pro League too. That move with Al Wadha fell apart as well. He’s just looking for regular senior minutes. Playing in the AFC Champions League was a big draw for the UAE offer.
So, What Now for Sam?
So, we have a bit of a mixed bag here. On one hand, reports say Kayserispor has submitted a fresh bid. They’re pushing for a quick deal. On the other hand, major verified sources haven’t confirmed any of it. And Sam Mather is currently settled at Rochdale. His manager isn’t expecting him to leave.
Mather has outgrown academy football. He’s really keen to kickstart his senior career somewhere. His contract at United runs for a while. He wants to play week in, week out. It’s a classic transfer saga, isn’t it? Lots of talk, not much confirmed. Fans will have to wait and see what happens next with the young winger. Will the reports become reality? Or will Sam Mather stay put for now?
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