Manchester United will be in the market for a new backup goalkeeper if Altay Bayindir is sold this summer.
There could be further changes made to Manchester United’s goalkeeper department this summer.
Senne Lammens has cemented his role as first-choice goalkeeper, and Tom Heaton has signed a contract extension to remain the third-choice option for another year.
The uncertainty surrounding Altay Bayindir’s future has led to speculation regarding United’s interest in Karl Darlow and Sam Johnstone.
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Darlow’s contract at Leeds is set to expire this summer.
As a result, United have listed the experienced stopper as a potential option to become Michael Carrick’s second-choice goalkeeper if Bayindir is sold.
Who is Man Utd target Karl Darlow?
Darlow is a goalkeeper who came through the ranks at Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest before signing for Newcastle in 2014.
The shot stopper has been playing for Leeds since 2023.
Where is Karl Darlow from?
Darlow was born in Northampton.
He has 15 caps for the Wales national team after earning his first international cap in 2024.
How old is Karl Darlow?
Darlow is 35-years-old and was born on 8 October, 1990.
How tall is Karl Darlow?
Darlow stands at 1.90m tall, which is roughly 6 ft 3 inches, and is smaller than Lammens.
Karl Darlow idolised Peter Schmeichel growing up
As a goalkeeper growing up in the 1990s, it won’t come as a surprise to learn that Darlow idolised former United stopper Peter Schmeichel during his childhood.
“In the early years, Peter Schmeichel was the one who I’d watch quite often,” Darlow told Sky Sports in January 2021.
Darlow could take a step towards following in Schmeichel’s footsteps if he were to join United this summer, but as a backup option rather than first-choice.
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Karl Darlow’s career stats
Darlow made over 22 appearances for Leeds in the Premier League this past season.
- Newport County: 8 games, 1 clean sheet
- Nottingham Forest: 111 games, 35 clean sheets
- Newcastle: 100 games, 25 clean sheets
- Leeds: 38 games, 10 clean sheets
- Hull City: 12 games, 5 clean sheets
- Walsall: 10 games, 2 clean sheets
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