“Here we go”: United agree deal to sign “outstanding” PL goalkeeper – Fabrizio Romano

Manchester United have seemingly accelerated their efforts to strengthen their squad this week. On Wednesday, United struck an agreement with Chelsea to sign their midfielder, Andrey Santos. Meanwhile, Ederson is set to undergo medical tests imminently to formalise his move to Old Trafford. Now, the Red Devils have convinced another player to be part of Michael Carrick’s project. Manchester United agree to sign Karl Darlow Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Karl Darlow, who could potentially become their third summer signing. According to Fabrizio Romano, United have agreed a deal to sign Darlow on a free transfer. Darlow has snubbed a renewal offer from Leeds United to secure a controversial move to Manchester. 🚨 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. pic.twitter.com/Aox5kfNQ6J — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 9, 2026 The Italian journalist claims the deal is “done and signature to follow on Friday.”  The 35-year-old Welsh goalkeeper, who has been described as “outstanding”, enjoyed a solid season under Daniel Farke at Elland Road, displacing major signing Lucas Perri as the number one. Darlow made 22 appearances in the Premier League last season, helping Leeds avoid relegation to the Championship. He kept five clean sheets during that time. Manchester United make several changes in goalkeeping department Darlow would be a back-up to Senne Lammens at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, United’s current second-choice goalkeeper, Altay Bayindir, is expected to leave this summer. It has been previously reported that Turkish giants Besiktas are keen on signing Bayindir, who joined United from their Istanbul rivals, Fenerbahce, in 2023. Meanwhile, United have already agreed to send Andre Onana back to Trabzonspor for another season-long loan in Super Lig. It is refreshing to see how swiftly INEOS have made changes to their goalkeeping department over the last 12 months. Featured image Nathan Stirk via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!