Daniel Farke makes his feelings clear on Karl Darlow’s Leeds future as Tottenham explore free transfer
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Credit: Imago Sat 18 April 2026 18:45, UK Daniel Farke may have just used his post-match press conference to send a message to the 49ers about the future of Karl Darlow.The goalkeeper’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the 2025-26 campaign, but the Leeds United star has helped to all but confirm the club’s status in the Premier League.Despite first-half goals from James Justin and Noah Okafor, Wolves were pushing for a route back into the game on Saturday, 18 April, and the Welshman was called upon to keep his side’s two-goal lead.Tottenham have already registered an interest in Darlow, but given Leeds’ luck with goalkeeper signings, it would be a huge risk not to offer the 35-year-old a new deal ahead of next season.SAVE! Darlow with an incredible stop.
Krejci with a flicked header, ball was going in and Darlow flicked out a hand and sent it over the top. 2-0#lufc— Graham Smyth (@GrahamSmyth) April 18, 2026 View Tweet 🔄 Leeds United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Elland Road boardroom.
VISIT THE LEEDS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Karl Darlow proves his importance to Leeds UnitedWith Illan Meslier just nowhere to be seen, and Lucas Perri experiencing a rather difficult first season in England, Darlow has shown up for the Whites time and time again this term.While he has only started 17 of Leeds’ 33 Premier League fixtures, the Welshman has now established himself as Farke’s No.1 shot-stopper, which should continue into the 2026-27 campaign.His performance against Wolves will be one of the many reasons that Spurs are weighing up a move for the veteran on a free transfer this summer, but the Leeds manager has made his feelings pretty clear.Leeds United goalkeepersKarl DarlowLucas PerriMinutes played15301440Clean sheets43Save percentage68%57%Goals conceded2029Errors leading to goal00Passing accuracy59%54%2025-26 Premier League stats only, as per FotMobSpeaking in his post-match press conference (18 April), Farke said: “Top-class save from Darlow. Reaching 39 points is amazing.”Could the goalkeeper still sign new terms at Elland Road?Many feel that allowing the 35-year-old to leave on a free transfer would be a mistake, and it would appear that Farke feels the same way, singing his praises in his press conference.Speaking to Football Insider, Mick Brown has backed Darlow to sign a new deal at Leeds this summer, and it would be a huge relief, also allowing the Whites to focus on other areas of the squad.Despite likely securing their safety in the division, it has been far from a perfect campaign from Farke’s team, and he could achieve so much more next season with the right signings.While his opening few games at Elland Road filled very few with confidence, he has totally turned his fortunes around and deserves to be rewarded for his displays in between the sticks. 🚨 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Leeds United Insider Access Get the full story from Elland Road and Thorp Arch with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of West Yorkshire.