Manchester United are eyeing a surprise move to sign Leeds star Karl Darlow this summer, according to The Athletic.

The Red Devils are in the market to bolster their squad after securing a third-place finish in the Premier League, meaning they will be playing Champions League football in the 2026/27 campaign under new manager Michael Carrick.

But while midfield is the priority position to strengthen, with a deal for Ederson already in place, the club are also keen to strengthen in goal too amid question marks over a number of players.

Man Utd Eyeing Surprise Karl Darlow Deal

Darlow, who has been described as ‘outstanding’, enjoyed a fine campaign at Elland Road in 2025/26 as he dislodged summer signing Lucas Perri as the number one goalkeeper and helped keep the team in the Premier League.

The veteran stopper is out of contract this summer, and Leeds are expected to offer him a new deal to keep him at the club following his performances. But it has now emerged that they will face stiff competition from their fierce historical rivals.

Man Utd are looking to bring in a back-up goalkeeper for Senne Lammens, with Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir both expected to leave the club permanently, while third-choice option Tom Heaton has signed a one-year extension at Old Trafford.

Darlow would count towards United’s homegrown quota, which is part of the reason behind their interest, but his experience and performances in the most recent campaign mean that he would be trusted to step in for Lammens if it were necessary at any point.

Tottenham are also believed to be interested in the 35-year-old, but no final decision has been made on his future as things stand.

Darlow Deal Would Be a Shock

Man Utd know they need to bring in a backup goalkeeper, but they’re in a difficult position where their current number one is young and still developing.

Usually it’s a position where you bring in someone young to learn from your top option who would be in their prime, but United will now have to work backwards and have more experienced options in reserve to help his development, and also provide solid competition and depth.

Darlow has proven he is more than capable of playing regularly in the Premier League, and on a free transfer, while it would be a major surprise, it would be shrewd business to bring him in this summer.

Arsenal may have won the Premier League in the 2025/26 season, but they are now pushing to add more quality to their squad and find a way to improve.

The Gunners are expected to refresh their side after a successful campaign that saw them reach two cup finals, including the Champions League, as well as ending their 22-year title drought, with a number of arrivals and departures expected as a result.

Midfield is believed to be one position that will be targeted in particular, and Fabrizio Romano has now shared that they are making moves behind the scenes to get a big deal done.

Arsenal Make Calls to Sign Sandro Tonali

Speaking in his latest YouTube video, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Arsenal have made calls to sign Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali in recent days.

The north London side were strongly linked with a move for the Italy international in the January transfer window following an injury suffered by Mikel Merino, but a deal didn’t materialise and Tonali instead stayed at St James’ Park.

However, after the Magpies missed out on European football by finishing 12th, he is now expected to leave, with Newcastle putting a huge £100m asking price on his head. But that hasn’t put Arsenal off, and they have been making some moves to see if they can get a deal done.

“As of today, Tonali could be an option for Manchester City, but their focus is on Elliot Anderson, another player really appreciated also by Man United, who are still monitoring the situation, and Sandro Tonali could be an option for more clubs,” he said.

“Arsenal made some calls over the recent days for Tonali, so Arsenal are also in the mix. There could be more clubs joining the race for Tonali. Remember, there could be more clubs, so the situation around Sandro Tonali could become interesting.”

£100m Tonali Move on the Cards

Newcastle know that some players are expected to move on this summer, and despite selling Anthony Gordon to Barcelona already, Tonali is expected to depart.

A number of clubs are showing an interest in the 26-year-old, who has been described as a ‘superstar’, but Arsenal feel they are in a strong position to get a deal done after being crowned champions of England.

Alongside Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Merino, Tonali would be stepping into a squad ready to compete on all fronts once again, and he could be the difference between being runners-up and champions again.

Tottenham have wasted no time since the end of the season in making sure they have a squad ready to compete next season, as Fabrizio Romano reports on a fourth signing being worked on by the Lilywhites in a matter of weeks.

After narrowly avoiding Premier League relegation, Roberto De Zerbi called for improvement in the team with investment to be made in the summer transfer window.

Quick deals have been on the cards, as Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi agreed moves on a free transfer, to help improve the squad from the start.

Then there’s been an ongoing saga with Jan Paul van Hecke, as Tottenham have made two bids for the defender, with expectations being that a third will be sent to Brighton soon.

While they are all exciting deals in their own right, Spurs may be closing in on another deal that could be even more exciting.

Savinho To Tottenham Excitement

Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Tottenham have revived their interest in Manchester City winger Savinho, after failing to land the forward last summer.

He claims that there are no issues expected between the player and Spurs when it comes to his desire to join, as well as the personal terms.

It remains to be seen whether an agreement can be reached with Man City over a final fee, but it’s a move that signals even more progression for the Lilywhites.

While Van Hecke may be an exciting move, Savinho may be even better, due to the improvement he could bring to the forward ranks this summer.

Tottenham have been waiting for someone to take the left-wing role as their own ever since Heung-min Son left the club, with none of the current players able to cement the position as theirs.

In Savinho, Tottenham could have their long-term replacement in a star who has plenty of quality and trickery now, as well as room to grow further in the future.

While the team needs an uplift in defence, one of the main criticisms over the past year has been how boring the side has been to watch when they’ve been struggling.

Adding a player who has that creative spark, that drive to change a game, should bring some excitement back to Tottenham that is so desperately needed.

While there are doubts over whether Savinho can add some end product to his game, fans only need to look towards Pep Guardiola for a glowing review of the star.

Pep Guardiola On Savinho Quality

There are few who can judge players quite as well as Guardiola, and he gave quite the review of Savinho last year when reflecting on the winger at Man City.

“He [Savinho] is a player with incredible potential,” the manager said. “We cannot forget he is so young. He needs to make more decisive actions in the final third… The moment he makes this step…. He will be an extraordinary player.”

Much of that assessment is still true today, a player who has quality now, but needs that extra step to become one of the best in his position for the future.

If De Zerbi can add that to his game at Tottenham, he could be the next superstar at the club.