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Manchester United Interested in Signing 35-Year-Old Goalkeeper Karl Darlow

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Manchester United is reportedly interested in signing Welsh goalkeeper Karl Darlow from Leeds United this summer.
  • Darlow's contract with Leeds expires on July 1, making him a potential free transfer target.
  • The 35-year-old is seen as a backup option for United, who are reportedly unsatisfied with their current backup goalkeeper, Altay Bayindir.

English football club Manchester United is looking to strengthen its goalkeeping department by signing Welsh goalkeeper Karl Darlow this summer. Darlow, currently with Leeds United, is set to become a free agent as his contract expires on July 1.

According to reports from Talksport, Darlow has unexpectedly become Leeds' primary goalkeeper over the past two seasons. He initially stepped into the role in the spring of 2025 when Leeds secured promotion to the Premier League. He regained the starting position last season after new signing Lucas Perri did not perform as expected.

The 35-year-old Welshman is being considered by Manchester United primarily as a backup option. The club is reportedly not satisfied with the performance of their current backup goalkeeper, Altay Bayindir. Darlow brings experience, having earned 15 caps for Wales and serving as the team's main goalkeeper in recent years.

Darlow's potential move to Manchester United would provide experienced competition and cover for the club's goalkeeping needs, especially given their reported dissatisfaction with their current backup situation.

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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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