Karl Darlow appears set to join Manchester United following the expiry of his Leeds United contract
Karl Darlow has reportedly agreed personal terms with Manchester United following the expiry of his Leeds United contract.
The 35-year-old ended the 2025/26 campaign as the main man between the sticks at Elland Road having dislodged Lucas Perri.
He impressed in Leeds’ successful battle against relegation, helping to keep the Whites afloat with assured displays.
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Karl Darlow appears set to depart Leeds United. | George Wood/Getty Images
Karl Darlow nears Leeds United exit
He looks to have chosen to sign for the former, as Sky Sports have claimed Darlow is on the verge of completing a move to Old Trafford.
Both Darlow and midfielder Andrey Santos are said to have passed medicals, with both reportedly due at Carrington today (July 10) to pen deals they have agreed.
His exit will leave Perri as the only contracted senior goalkeeper in Daniel Farke’s squad, although Alex Cairns is reportedly set to remain at Elland Road following the expiry of his deal.
Leeds have been linked with an array of goalkeepers and will most likely step up their hunt for one if Darlow is unveiled by the Red Devils.
Karl Darlow’s time at Leeds United
Darlow arrived at Leeds from Newcastle United in the summer of 2023, penning a three-year deal in West Yorkshire after the Whites dropped out of the Premier League.
He initially had to play second-fiddle to Meslier and it was not until the latter stages of the 2024/25 campaign that Darlow moved into the number one spot.
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Karl Darlow joined Leeds United from Newcastle United in the summer of 2023. | Bruce Rollinson
The Wales international was demoted back to the number two role when Perri arrived from Lyon in the summer of 2025, but Darlow returned to Farke’s XI midway through last season.
He has made a total of 38 appearances for Leeds, although his relationship with supporters will be soured if he completes a move to their bitter rivals from across the Pennines.