Leeds United will complete the signing of Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow this weekend.
That is according to Sky Sports journalist Tim Thornton, who reports Darlow will put pen-to-paper on a three-year deal at the Whites.
Darlow is believed to have undergone his medical yesterday and was also pictured at Elland Road yesterday as he completes the final details of his move from Newcastle.
Leeds will be hoping they can announce his signing in time for tomorrow’s friendly against Hearts, which is the final pre-season match of the summer ahead of next weekend’s Championship opener with Cardiff City.
The game in Edinburgh will be Darlow’s first opportunity to play alongside his new teammates as he prepares to fight for the number one spot with Illan Meslier.
Leeds to complete Darlow signing this weekend
Leeds are expected to pay just £400,000 for the signature of Darlow in what is seen as an impressive piece of business for a goalkeeper of his quality in the Championship.
Darlow will bring an abundance of experience to Leeds’ squad with him from Newcastle, having made over 200 appearances in England’s top two divisions during his career.
Leeds earmarked Darlow as their priority goalkeeper target early on in the transfer window and it appears as though they will finally get their man.
The 32-year-old will become Leeds’ second signing of the summer following the arrival of Ethan Ampadu from Chelsea for a fee in the region of £7 million + add-ons.
He is not expected to be the last, though, with Daniel Farke confirming after the win over Nottingham Forest there is plenty of work to be done.
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