Bruno Fernandes once hailed Karl Darlow for a first ever as Leeds to Man United talk grows
Bruno Fernandes previously hailed Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow for pulling off a first ever during a previous clash with Manchester United.
Darlow has been linked with a shock transfer to Leeds' fierce rivals Manchester United.
The Wales international is out of contract at Elland Road in the coming weeks and is therefore able to join another team for free.
Leeds would no doubt love to keep hold of the goalkeeper after his impressive campaign last time out
That is despite Darlow starting the season as third choice behind Lucas Perri and Illan Meslier.
And it is fair to say Darlow has caught the eye against Man United with his past displays.
Karl Darlow pulled off a Premier League first vs Bruno Fernandes
Darlow was between the sticks for Leeds in their famous win at Old Trafford not too long ago.
He does not have all good memories at Old Trafford, however, having shipped four time there in a game while at Newcastle United in 2020.
However, Darlow did save a Fernandes penalty that day, making him the first keeper to do so in the Premier League.
Speaking after that game, Fernandes said: "Congratulations to [Darlow]. He is the first goalkeeper in the Premier League to save a penalty from me."
Clearly that moment will not be remembered by the Man United transfer chiefs who want Darlow at Old Trafford this summer.
Rather, it will be the 35-year-old's displays for Leeds, particularly towards the end of the campaign as the Whites stayed in the Premier League.
Why Leeds would only have themselves to blame for Darlow exit
While the ins and outs of any contract talks between Leeds and Darlow are not public, it is disappointing a deal was not already in place.
Leeds could ideally do with signing another goalkeeper this summer given Perri did not live up to expectation.
But as things stand, Darlow would be number one come the opening day of next season
Unfortunately for Leeds, they now risk not only losing him, but losing him to a fierce rival.
Let's just hope for Leeds' sake that Darlow can be talked into staying on at Elland Road.