Leeds United have encountered a few problems this summer as they continue to try to upgrade their squad in the ongoing transfer window.
The club are still waiting to unveil Harry Wilson on a free transfer, with an announcement now expected sometime in the middle of this week.
Leeds have already lost Pascal Struijk, and there are question marks surrounding Gabriel Gudmundsson’s future amid interest from several clubs, including Chelsea.
Parma goalkeeper has turned down an offer to join Leeds, and the club are still unsure about their goalkeeping options for next season. Karl Darlow is yet to sign a new deal.
Karl Darlow is still an option for Manchester United
Leeds were expecting Darlow to sign a new two-year contract and commit his future to Elland Road. However, that has not happened yet.
As things stand, he is not a Leeds player, and while Leeds have offered him a new deal, there is still no guarantee that he will return to pre-season training in the next few days.
According to The Athletic, Darlow is still being considered as a viable option at Manchester United, who want an experienced back-up goalkeeper this summer.
Manchester United have already held discussions with the Wales international. Although Leeds remain confident that Darlow will stay, the Red Devils still believe they have a genuine chance of persuading him to make the move.
Darlow is assessing the offers on his table and has yet to decide. However, Manchester United remain in the race to sign him on a free transfer this summer.
Leeds are still waiting for key decisions to be made, and with only a few days until pre-season gets underway, Daniel Farke is yet to have a clear picture of what his goalkeeping options will look like next season.
Leeds United’s goalkeeping plans are on hold
With a move for Zion Suzuki now off the table, Leeds United need to bring clarity to their goalkeeping situation before the squad reports back for pre-season.
Karl Darlow has a contract offer in front of him, but the veteran goalkeeper is yet to decide whether to extend his stay at Elland Road or explore interest from Manchester United.
Lucas Perri’s future also remains uncertain. The Brazilian endured a disappointing first campaign at Leeds, and the club are prepared to listen to offers if they bring in another goalkeeper this summer.
With pre-season fast approaching, Daniel Farke will want his goalkeeping department settled as quickly as possible so preparations for the new campaign can begin without any lingering uncertainty.
However, with Darlow still assessing his future, Leeds cannot make a move to sign a goalkeeper until they have some certainty on the Welshman.
