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        "content": "has%20karl%20darlo%20become%20a%20manchester%20united%20player%20yet%3F"
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        "content": "No \u2014 as of **July 10, 2026**, Karl Darlow has *not* officially become a Manchester United player, though the move seems very close. Here's what the latest credible reports say:\n\n---\n\n### What the sources are reporting\n\n- Manchester United are **close to signing** goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer. ([sportsmole.co.uk](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/man-utd/transfer-talk/news/man-united-close-in-on-darlow-signing-as-goalkeeper-moves-closer-to-exit_600961.html?utm_source=openai))  \n- Fabrizio Romano says the deal has been \u201cagreed\u201d in principle, with Darlow set to join as the backup keeper to Senne Lammens, and that the **signature is expected to be finalized on Friday** (relative to the reporting date of July 9, 2026). ([tribuna.com](https://tribuna.com/en/news/2026-07-09-here-we-go-man-united-to-complete-karl-darlow-signing-on-friday-romano/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Leeds United offered Darlow a new contract, but he did *not* accept \u2014 instead opting to move away now that his current contract has expired. This makes him a free agent free to sign elsewhere. ([sportsmole.co.uk](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/man-utd/transfer-talk/news/man-united-everton-to-do-battle-over-new-free-agent_600478.html?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### What\u2019s uncertain / still pending\n\n- The contract has *not* been officially announced or confirmed by Manchester United as completed. ([sportsmole.co.uk](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/man-utd/transfer-talk/news/man-united-close-in-on-darlow-signing-as-goalkeeper-moves-closer-to-exit_600961.html?utm_source=openai))  \n- The expected completion (per Romano) is \u201con Friday,\u201d but as of now, we don\u2019t have public confirmation that Darlow has put pen to paper. ([tribuna.com](https://tribuna.com/en/news/2026-07-09-here-we-go-man-united-to-complete-karl-darlow-signing-on-friday-romano/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can keep an eye out and confirm once there\u2019s official confirmation from Manchester United. Do you want me to do that?"
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        "role": "user",
        "content": "are%20leeds%20doing%20anything%20to%20hang%20onto%20karl%20darlo%3F"
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Yes \u2014 Leeds are *actively* making moves to try to keep Karl Darlow, though it\u2019s not yet clear if their efforts will succeed. Here\u2019s what we know:\n\n---\n\n### What Leeds Are Doing\n\n1. **Contract Talks Are Ongoing**  \n   According to Leeds United\u2019s official retained list (submitted to the Premier League on June 10, 2026), the club confirmed that discussions over new contracts are still taking place with first-team players including Karl Darlow. ([leedsunited.com](https://www.leedsunited.com/en/news/leeds-united-2026-27-retained-list?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. **Public Support for a New Deal**  \n   After an impressive run of form last season, there\u2019s been growing support from fans and pundits to reward Darlow with a new contract. BBC Sport\u2019s coverage noted that his performances were deemed \u201cexcellent,\u201d and many believe he deserves to stay \u2014 especially with his contract expiring. ([bbc.co.uk](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c3w2787x8ywo?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### What Leeds Are Considering or Hesitant About\n\n- **Doubts as Contract Winds Down**  \n  Some Leeds sources have expressed concerns about Darlow\u2019s future, including whether the club should commit long-term to a player who, while reliable, is in the latter stages of his career. ([leedsunited.news](https://www.leedsunited.news/transfers/leeds-united-sources-reveal-karl-darlow-truth-as-contract-runs-out-at-elland-road/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Openness to Letting Him Go If Certain Conditions Met**  \n  Earlier (in 2025), Leeds were reported to have received interest for Darlow and indicated that they wouldn\u2019t be letting him go unless they saw an offer too good to refuse \u2014 England\u2019s approach was to hold on to him *for now*. ([motleedsnews.com](https://motleedsnews.com/exclusives/leeds-united-stance-clear-as-approach-made-for-karl-darlow-exclusive/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### Where Things Stand\n\n- Leeds clearly want to *keep him* as evidenced by current negotiations and public praise for his contributions. ([leedsunited.com](https://www.leedsunited.com/en/news/leeds-united-2026-27-retained-list?utm_source=openai))  \n- But his future is still very uncertain. The deal hasn\u2019t been completed, and there are major players (Manchester United among them) reportedly interested. ([roundtable.io](https://roundtable.io/sports/soccer/premier-league/leeds-united/community/news/manchester-united-considering-move-for-karl-darlow-as-leeds-attempt-to-keep-goalkeeper?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can check as of today whether there\u2019s any confirmation that Leeds\u2019 offer has been accepted or whether Darlow has verbally agreed anything, but nothing official has dropped yet."
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "as%20a%20screen%20reader%20user%2C%20how%20do%20i%20ensure%20that%20every%20website%20I%20open%2C%20will%20launch%20in%20a%20separate%20tab%3F"
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        "content": "If you use a screen reader and want every new website link to open in a separate tab (so that you keep your current page open), what you actually want to control is how your **browser** handles link opening. Your screen reader will then be able to announce the new tab as needed. Here are steps for some of the most common browsers. If you tell me which browser you use (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc.), I can give you precise instructions.\n\n---\n\n## What you need to know\n\n- There's no universal \u201cforce every link to open in new tab\u201d setting for all websites, because many websites decide whether links open in the same tab or a new tab via the HTML `target` attribute.\n- But you *can* adjust your browser settings and use extensions/add-ons to change many cases to open in a new tab.\n- Also, using the keyboard is often the most reliable method (opening links in a new tab manually).\n\n---\n\n## How to do it by browser\n\nHere\u2019s how to set up your browser so more links open in new tabs, plus how to manually open links in new tabs when needed.\n\n### Google Chrome (Windows / Mac)\n\n1. **Manually open a link in a new tab**  \n   - Windows: press `Ctrl + Enter` when focused on link (if address bar), or `Ctrl + Click` on the link.  \n   - Mac: `Command + Click`.\n\n2. **Use \u201cOpen link in new tab\u201d via context menu**  \n   - Focus on the link, press `Shift + F10` (Windows) or `Control + Click` (Mac) to open context menu, then choose \u201cOpen link in new tab.\u201d\n\n3. **Use an extension (if needed)**  \n   - Install an extension like *\u201cOpen link in same tab, pop-up as tab [Free]\u201d* or *\u201cOpen link for new tab\u201d* \u2014 these let you force most links to open in new tabs.  \n   - Check that the extension is compatible with assistive technologies.  \n   - You can find these in Chrome Web Store.\n\n4. **For web apps that target links to open in same tab** \u2014 the extension or add-on will often override the website\u2019s default behavior.\n\n---\n\n### Mozilla Firefox\n\n1. **Manually open new tab**  \n   - Windows: `Ctrl + Click` or `Ctrl + Enter` (if using the address bar).  \n   - Mac: `\u2318 + Click`.\n\n2. **Change middle-click behavior** (if your device has a middle button or wheel-click)  \n   - Firefox settings: type `about:config` in the address bar \u2192 search for `browser.tabs.opentabfor.middleclick` and make sure it's set to `true`.\n\n3. **Use an extension**  \n   - Add-ons like *\u201cTarget Blank Fixer\u201d*, *\u201cOpen Link in New Tab\u201d*, or *\u201cOpen link in new tab, same window\u201d* help to force new tab behavior.  \n   - Make sure the add-on supports screen readers (look at the add-on\u2019s accessibility notes).\n\n---\n\n### Microsoft Edge\n\n1. **Manual approach**  \n   - Similar to Chrome: `Ctrl + Click` to open link in a new tab. Use context menu for \u201cOpen in new tab.\u201d\n\n2. **Extensions**  \n   - Edge supports Chrome-compatible extensions, so you can use many of the same ones from the Chrome Web Store.  \n   - Install a link-opening extension to force new tab behavior where possible.\n\n---\n\n### Safari (macOS)\n\n1. **Manual opening**  \n   - `Command + Click` on links will open them in new tabs by default.  \n   - `Command + Option + Click` opens in a new tab and switches to it.  \n\n2. **Settings**  \n   - In Safari \u2192 Preferences \u2192 Tabs: you can adjust settings for how links from other apps open (in a new tab or in a new window).\n\n---\n\n## Tips for Screen Reader Users\n\n- Use keyboard shortcuts rather than the mouse\u2014it tends to be more reliable with screen readers.\n- When a new tab opens, many screen readers will announce something like \u201ctab opened.\u201d If yours doesn\u2019t, check its verbosity settings.\n- If links aren\u2019t opening in a new tab because the web developer coded them to be \u201csame tab,\u201d an extension that forces `target=\"_blank\"` on links might help\u2014but in some cases it can break site behavior.\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me **which browser** and **which screen reader** (for example NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, Narrator, etc.) you use, I can walk you through a customized setup that works best for you."
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