Leeds United Backed To Retain This Essential Star In The Squad: Will It Build For The Long Run?

However, the 2025–26 season has been a reality check. Farke’s men are currently 15th, sitting just three points clear of the relegation zone after 31 games (7 wins, 12 draws, 12 defeats). Their record on the road is especially worrying; winning just once in 15 away trips highlights exactly why they are struggling.

While a deep run in the FA Cup, including a penalty shootout win over West Ham to set up a semi-final with Chelsea, offers some excitement, the league remains the priority. That is where the club’s top-flight future will be decided. Karl Darlow set to stay as Leeds United plan for an uncertain summer In the middle of this scrap for survival, Football Insider reports that Leeds United expect goalkeeper Karl Darlow to sign a new deal and stay at Elland Road.

The 35-year-old is out of contract at the end of June, but former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told the outlet that Darlow is happy at the club and wants to stay, regardless of who else comes in during the transfer window. Brown mentioned that Leeds United see him as a vital squad member, pointing to his reliability and his combination of club and international experience. He also noted that if Leeds United can’t find a new keeper at the right price, keeping Darlow becomes even more of a priority, and luckily, the player seems keen to put pen to paper.

“Leeds are keen to keep hold of Karl Darlow,” Brown told Football Insider. “Regardless of whether or not they sign a new goalkeeper, he’s proven this season he can be a good option when called upon. “It’s always useful to have a player like that in your squad who you can rely on and who also has plenty of experience at club and international level.