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Leeds United stance clear as approach made for Karl Darlow - Exclusive

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31 Jul 2025, 11:10 am

Leeds United have received an approach for goalkeeper Karl Darlow, MOT Leeds News understands.

Goalkeeping has been a hot topic around Elland Road this summer, with the signing of Lucas Perri and the doubts over the future of Illan Meslier.

The Frenchman is believed to have attracted interest from Leicester, with an exit from Leeds on the cards this summer.

However, the latest update revolved around Darlow, who has just one year left on his deal with the Whites.

Darlow has attracted interest this summer (Credit: Imago)

Darlow subject of Championship approach

MOT Leeds News understands that an unnamed Championship club made an approach for the signing of Darlow over the last 24 hours, though Leeds have no intentions of letting him go as things stand.

Daniel Farke sees the 34-year-old as a valuable member of his squad, having spent several years in the Premier League throughout his time at Newcastle United.

Leeds	Games	Clean sheets	Save percentage
Darlow	7	4	75%

Darlow was reliable when called upon in the Championship.

The Welsh international is highly unlikely to feature for the Whites in the Premier League, but his experience will play a crucial role behind the scenes as Leeds look to cement their status in the top flight.

Should an offer that is deemed too good to turn down emerge, Leeds could look to generate some funds, given that he has one year left on his deal, but as it stands, he will be going nowhere.

Farke has no intentions of letting Darlow leave (Credit: Imago)

Farke needs players like Darlow to succeed in the Premier League

While they may not be the flashiest type of players, those like Darlow hold a significant level of importance to Leeds in their current situation.

Despite what has been a summer full of progression, the Whites will face several challenges in the Premier League, and having players like that can only benefit the younger members of the squad.

Leeds may be looking to add more profiles like that to their squad this summer, before their Premier League campaign gets underway in just over two weeks.

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