AFC Bournemouth ‘close to agreeing a deal’ for Leeds United and Middlesbrough-linked Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow
The Newcastle United goalkeeper has been linked with numerous clubs this summer, with Leeds United and Middlesbrough among them. However, according to The Northern Echo, AFC Bournemouth have held talks with Newcastle and Darlow’s representatives and a deal is close to being agreed.
Leeds are said to still be an interested party but Bournemouth’s attempts to sign the 32-year-old are reportedly at a more advanced stage. He is currently in the USA with Newcastle, although the report claims he could be given permission to leave the tour to complete a move to the Cherries.
Hull City were also linked with Darlow earlier on in the summer transfer window, but Tigers boss Liam Rosenior played down the chances of a move materialising.
The goalkeeper has been with Newcastle since 2014, when he joined the club from Nottingham Forest. He has made a total of 100 appearances for the Magpies.
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Lopetegui’s Molineux exit looks inevitable following talks with the club’s hierarchy today. The 56-year-old has struggled to keep his frustrations with Wolves’ summer transfer activity at bay and now appears on the brink of severing ties with Wanderers.
The former Blues midfielder was appointed on an interim basis at the Cherries last August, before being handed the permanent role in November.
He oversaw 37 games at The Vitality Stadium – winning 11 and drawing six games in all competitions.
Despite ending the season five points above the Premier League drop zone in 15th, it wasn’t enough for the ex-West Ham and Norwich man to remain in charge.
A move to Molineux now looks on the cards, though, with Lopetegui is poised to leave the club.
Wolves kick off their 2023-24 Premier League season with a trip to Manchester United on Monday night.
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