Darlow on bench then gets set for Hull switch

NEWCASTLE United goalkeeper Karl Darlow is set to complete a late move to Hull City ahead of tonight’s 11pm transfer deadline.

The 32-year-old is expected to be named on the bench for the Magpies for this evening’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Southampton before sealing a loan move to East Yorkshire. Hull have beaten a number of Championship clubs to the player’s signature, including Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield Town.

Speaking ahead of Newcastle’s tie with Southampton, manager Eddie Howe said of Darlow: "Karl will be involved with us tomorrow and then we'll see where we are after the game.”

The goalkeeper has made just one appearance for the Magpies this season following the arrival of Nick Pope in the summer. He played just eight times last term but the signing of Pope pushed him further down the St James’ Park pecking order.

Hull have been on the hunt for a new goalkeeper this month following Nathan Baxter's return to parent club Chelsea and Harvey Cartwright's loan move to League One outfit Wycombe Wanderers. Barring any late complications, Darlow should join ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Cardiff City.

With Darlow set for a switch to Hull, Huddersfield Town are “very active” in their hunt for a new goalkeeper, according to head coach Mark Fotheringham.

The Terriers are seeking a replacement for Lee Nicholls, who is out for the season after undergoing surgery on a shoulder problem. Last week, the Terriers recalled goalkeeper Ryan Schofield from his loan at Hibernian.

When asked if the club would look to sign a new goalkeeper before the transfer deadline, Fotheringham insisted: "Yes, of course – we are very active in that respect. The guys are working really hard on the recruitment side and hopefully we will have some news in the next few days."