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Fabrizio Romano Confirms Manchester United Have Agreed Deal to Sign Karl Darlow From Leeds
Andrey Santos is due to sign a long-term deal, while Karl Darlow joins on a free transfer to bolster United’s midfield and goalkeeping depth.
On Friday, Manchester United is set to announce the signings of midfielder Andrey Santos and goalkeeper Karl Darlow, marking a double swoop to reinforce the club's midfield and goalkeeping department.
Manchester United finalized a £50m deal for 22-year Andrey Santos, who completed his medical at Carrington and will sign a contract running until June 2031 with Chelsea negotiating a 10% sell-on clause.
Simultaneously, 35-year Karl Darlow joins on a free transfer from Leeds United to serve as understudy to Senne Lammens, clearing the path for Altay Bayindir to exit with Besiktas leading the chase.
These signings reflect United's priority to add energy and physicality to the midfield while securing experienced backup depth; Leeds United now faces a significant goalkeeping rebuild, actively pursuing targets like Zion Suzuki.
Atalanta midfielder Ederson also undergoes medical assessments as Manchester United closes in on a third signing, having agreed to a £44 million package to strengthen Carrick's midfield rebuild this summer.