Everton ‘to join’ Man Utd for out-of-contract Karl Darlow as Leeds face fight | OneFootball

Leeds United face a mounting fight to re-sign Karl Darlow after the goalkeeper became a free agent on Tuesday, with competition emerging from the Premier League.

Sky Sports reports that Everton are interested as they seek depth behind Jordan Pickford and Mark Travers, and that Leeds have offered fresh terms but Darlow is considering his options, with Manchester United also keen on a move.

The 35-year-old would be a low-cost, low-risk addition, being homegrown, a Wales international and proven at the top level. He featured in 22 of Leeds’ 38 Premier League matches last season.

Darlow covered for Illan Meslier during the 2024/25 promotion run, then slipped behind summer arrival Lucas Perri. He reclaimed the number one shirt earlier this year after two errors from his rival against Manchester United and Newcastle.

Goalkeeper remains an uncertain position at Leeds, with Perri the only senior option under contract. A new deal is thought to have been verbally agreed with Alex Cairns, but nothing has been confirmed. Like Darlow, Illan Meslier is now a free agent and is attracting Premier League interest, namely from Arsenal, who might seek cover for first-choice David Raya.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk