Karl Darlow Has Three Premier League Offers on the Table. Here’s What We Know.

Karl Darlow is sitting on three options after leaving Leeds United as a free agent. The 35-year-old goalkeeper has drawn interest from Everton, Manchester United — and Leeds themselves remain in the picture if the two sides can agree on terms.

According to The Mail, United’s pitch to Darlow comes with a condition. They want to move Altay Bayindir first. Besiktas is showing interest there, so that domino could fall soon enough. If it does, Old Trafford becomes a real landing spot for Darlow, likely as a backup or competition for whoever ends up as No. 1.

Leeds Still an Option, but It’s Complicated

Darlow started 22 Premier League games last season and helped Daniel Farke’s side finish 14th. He won the job from Lucas Perri down the stretch and has earned the right to want some clarity on playing time. If he stays at Elland Road, he’ll likely push for assurances that he remains the starter.

Illan Meslier, meanwhile, is out of contract and supposedly hoping to join Arsenal, the Premier League champions. That would clear some space. But Leeds have also been linked with Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who played well for Japan at the World Cup. Reports in Italy and Japan say personal terms are already agreed. So the picture in goal for Leeds is anything but settled.

Everton Sees Him as a Pickford Backup

Everton’s interest is straightforward. They need a reliable No. 2 behind Jordan Pickford, and Darlow fits that profile. He’s experienced, Premier League proven, and available on a free. That’s a clean fit from a roster-building standpoint.

Darlow had talks with Tottenham earlier this summer, but Spurs went with Martin Dubravka instead. So that door has closed.

He’s a former Welsh international born in Northampton, started his senior career at Nottingham Forest, spent years at Newcastle, and now — at 35 — has a solid market. Three offers, a few moving parts, and a decision that likely comes down to playing time.

The Suzuki situation at Leeds bears watching. If that deal goes through, Darlow probably walks. If it falls apart, Leeds might circle back with a stronger pitch. Either way, this isn’t wrapping up quietly.