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Man United Target Free GK Karl Darlow for Homegrown Quota

6/18/2026

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Manchester United are considering signing goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer.
Darlow’s contract with Leeds United expires on 30 June 2026, making him available without a fee.
United say his homegrown status would help satisfy the Premier League’s eight-player quota and allow them to reduce Andre Onana’s £160,000-per-week salary.
Darlow has played 74 Premier League matches and earned 15 Wales caps.

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Manchester United are considering signing goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer.
Darlow’s contract with Leeds United expires on 30 June 2026, making him available without a fee.
United say his homegrown status would help satisfy the Premier League’s eight-player quota and allow them to reduce Andre Onana’s £160,000-per-week salary.
Darlow has played 74 Premier League matches and earned 15 Wales caps.