Manchester United have officially unveiled their second major signing of the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils have completed the signing of experienced goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer.
The veteran shot-stopper has put pen to paper on a two-year contract, with United holding the option to extend his stay by a further 12 months.
Darlow became available after his contract with Leeds United expired at the end of June, allowing United to snap him up without paying a transfer fee.
The 35-year-old enjoyed an outstanding 2025-26 campaign at Elland Road by displacing summer signing Lucas Perri as the first-choice goalkeeper.
He featured in 22 Premier League matches, kept five clean sheets and conceded just 27 goals throughout the season.
His consistency between the posts proved instrumental in helping Leeds secure Premier League survival with a respectable 14th-place finish.
Darlow made 111 appearances for Nottingham Forest before spending nine years at Newcastle United, then joined Leeds United in 2023.
This represents another smart piece of business by INEOS, who identified the need for a dependable and experienced backup goalkeeper.
With Darlow arriving at Old Trafford, Altay Bayindir now looks increasingly likely to leave the club this summer.
The Turkish international failed to convince during the opportunities handed to him by former manager Ruben Amorim last season.
Senne Lammens proved to be a sensational acquisition from Royal Antwerp after a stellar 2025-26 season. He is expected to be the first-choice shot-stopper under manager Michael Carrick.
Andre Onana has already left United after sealing a season-long loan return to Trabzonspor.
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