VIDEO – Karl Darlow’s Best Saves (2013/14)

The impending transfer of Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow to Newcastle United has caught many fans off guard. However, if this video evidence is anything to go by, then Newcastle may well have captured a star in the making.

The young keeper kept 12 clean sheets in 43 games last season at the City Ground, and fast became one of the most sought-after prospects in the Championship.

Along with Forest teammate and England U21 centre-back, Jamaal Lascelles, he reportedly flew into Newcastle on Monday afternoon to agree terms and undergo medicals with the duo likely to be loaned back to the City Ground for a season.

Darlow was a target of Wales in recent months, due to his eligibility for Chris Coleman’s side, but he told FAW bosses he wants to concentrate on his club career and a possible England call-up.

Video credits to Fin Beavon.

For Newcastle to capture the young starlet alongside the very impressive Lascelles, is a testament to the fantastic work that has gone on behind the scenes all Summer at SJP. Managing Director Lee Charnley has been cited as the driving force behind much of the negotiations, and there is no doubt he has proven his worth in the wake of his shamed predecessor, Joe Kinnear. 

There is little doubt that Darlow will be initially playing second fiddle to Dutch international, Tim Krul, upon his return to Newcastle in 12 months. Nevertheless, if he can continue in the same vein next year at the City Ground, he could well be causing a selection headache for Alan Pardew. And that’s never a bad thing!

What do you think of the impending signing?