Manchester United are reportedly weighing a move for Karl Darlow, the experienced Welsh goalkeeper whose contract with Leeds United expires on June 30, 2026.
Darlow, who turns 36 in October, would arrive on a free transfer if United pull the trigger. For a club preparing for Champions League football next season, adding a seasoned backup goalkeeper without paying a transfer fee is the definition of pragmatic squad building.
What we know about the deal
The interest was first reported on June 9, with outlets including The Athletic and Teamtalk discussing Darlow as a genuine target.
Darlow joined Leeds United in July 2023 on a three-year deal for a reported fee of around £400,000. That contract runs its course at the end of this month, making him a free agent unless Leeds convince him to stay. Leeds are reportedly trying to do exactly that, offering him a new contract to keep him at Elland Road.
