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Report: Leeds United interested in signing Newcastle United stopper Karl Darlow

Chelsea's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard (R) shoots but fails to score past Newcastle United's English goalkeeper Karl Darlow during the English Pr...
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Leeds United are thought to be keen to bring in a new goalkeeper, with Newcastle United’s Karl Darlow on their radar.

Karl Darlow of Newcastle United shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion at St. James' Park on December 30, 2017...

According to a report in the Chronicle, Leeds United are interested in signing Karl Darlow from Newcastle United this summer.

Leeds are believed to be on the hunt for a new goalkeeper, as their current options in the position have failed to convince over the past campaign.

Karl Darlow of Newcastle United in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion at St. James Park on December 30, 2017 in Newcastle upon...

Although Bailey Peacock-Farrell looks to be an extremely bright prospects, there are some doubts over making him an outright number one, given his lack of experience.

Felix Wiedwald, meanwhile, looks certain to move on this summer, and Andy Lonergan has struggled to hold down a place in Leeds’ starting line-up.

Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on May 7, 2016 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Leeds now have Darlow in their sights, with Newcastle set to sell the 27-year-old in the summer.

Darlow has slipped down the pecking order at St. James’ Park, and Rafael Benitez’s side are now well stocked for goalkeepers.

If Leeds did bring in Darlow, he would be a proven stopper at Championship level, and he would likely be Paul Heckingbottom’s first choice for next term.