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Winter 2027

Karl Darlow

GK

Leeds United → Manchester United · Free · Summer 2026

✓ Confirmedhe is in the squad at his new club · 4mo ago
88%
final reading before it was settled
first reported 5mo agolast moved 4mo ago
  1. Rumoured
    10 Jun
  2. Talks
    10 Jun
  3. Agreement
    9 Jul
  4. Medical
    —
  5. Done
    9 Jul

Catch me up

  1. 10 Junfirst@MirrorFootball: Man Utd's chances of signing Karl Darlow on a free transfer have been dealt a blow
  2. 9 JulReached Agreement
  3. 9 JulReached Done
  4. 9 JulAdvancing@FabrizioRomano: Manchester United agree deal to sign Karl Darlow as backup goalkeeper, contract until June 2029 plus option to extend.
  5. 9 JulJoined by @FabrizioRomano, @JacobsBen, @TEAMtalk

What was actually said

7 posts in 3 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Reported as done

Advancing4 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano

🚨 Manchester United agree deal to sign Karl Darlow as new backup goalkeeper, here we go! Deal done and signature to follow on Friday. Contract valid until June 2029 plus option to extend for #MUFC. Bayindir expected to leave — story after @lauriewhitwell. https://t.co/5b7tkQQBIM

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3 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨 Manchester United agree deal to sign Karl Darlow as new backup goalkeeper, here we go! Deal done and signature to follow on Friday. Bayindir expected to leave — story after @lauriewhitwell. https://t.co/Aox5kfNQ6J

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨🔴 Official, confirmed. Manchester United unveil Karl Darlow as new backup goalkeeper from Leeds United on a free deal. https://t.co/JmeJLnRjSD

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Manchester United confirm Karl Darlow has joined on a free transfer on a 2+1 contract.🧤 🗣️ Darlow: “This is a really special opportunity; everyone can see what an exciting time it is for the club and I cannot wait to play my part in supporting my team-mates and helping to drive https://t.co/a9T8nZ4Ydd

Reported as agreed

Advancing2 reports, led by @JacobsBen

Manchester United finalising a deal to sign Karl Darlow on a free. Agreement in place with player, as @lauriewhitwell called.🧤 https://t.co/5hKx8D22rk https://t.co/TPx75QBvcS

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1 other post, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Man Utd have chosen Karl Darlow as their new backup goalkeeper and wrapped up an agreement with the 35-year-old stopper. https://t.co/UIiVd8nY1q

Said to be cooling

Coolingone report

Man Utd's chances of signing Karl Darlow on a free transfer have been dealt a blow ❌ https://t.co/ZlAOybPCxF https://t.co/Q2nAY2G0GP

claims TalksView on X ↗

Why it read 88% before it settled

Starting pointbefore any evidence, from the stage reached
+88
3 further reportseach worth under half a point
Completion probability
88%

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