Manchester United don distance themselves from any move for Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to Football Insider. Di report tok say di Red Devils no get intention to pursue di 29-year-old during di upcoming winter window, even though rumours bin dey fly around.
Di links bin blow up in recent weeks after Michael Owen suggest say im former club suppose swoop for di player. But sources understand say Calvert-Lewin no be name on di Old Trafford radar. Manchester United still dey look for new striker to give support and competition to Benjamin Sesko, but di Leeds man no dey inside that plan.
Leeds United stance clear: di Elland Road club no willing to entertain any offers for dia leading marksman and focal point. Calvert-Lewin current deal runs until summer 2028. Di Yorkshire club reportedly keen to explore chance of rewarding am with new long-term contract.
TEAMtalk understand say Leeds dey relaxed about di future of Calvert-Lewin and plan to open contract talks in good time. Sources close to di situation insist say di striker settled at Elland Road and im dey enjoy im football under di current regime. Im recent call-up to di England squad underline im value for club and country.
Calvert-Lewin join Leeds from Everton on free transfer in summer 2025, before di club return to di Premier League. Some people question di wisdom of di signing after im injury troubles for previous two seasons. But di 29-year-old don blow those doubts away, become vocal point of Daniel Farke side and earn recall to di England squad.
Im current deal worth around £100,000 a week, according to reports, making am one of di club best-paid players and di first player in di club history to reach that mark. Leeds dey aware say interest from elsewhere go intensify if im enter final year of im contract next summer. But di club remain confident of retaining am.
On di pitch, Calvert-Lewin don make exceptional start to di 2026-27 Premier League season. One report talk say im score three goals across five top-flight appearances, including brace versus Newcastle United on September 14. Another report put im output at four goals in seven games. Leeds sit fifth in di Premier League standings after unbeaten five-match run, with two wins and three draws. Daniel Farke side go face champions Arsenal at di Emirates Stadium after di international break.
For England, Calvert-Lewin don earn spot in Thomas Tuchel squad for di extended September/October international break. Im go play role of Harry Kane backup at top end of di pitch, with Saudi Pro League duo Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney seemingly out of sight and out of mind for di German boss. Di Three Lions dey back in UEFA Nations League A and go play four matches in 11 days. Dat mean plenty opportunity for Calvert-Lewin to add to im 12 England caps. England first game na against world champions Spain at Wembley on Saturday evening.
Manchester United own striker search still dey under scrutiny. Di team draw 1-1 at Fulham, with Matheus Cunha late equaliser rescuing a point at Craven Cottage. United get one win in five Premier League games and pressure dey around Michael Carrick. Di attack look short of dependable focal point. Benjamin Sesko show flashes but no consistent, Joshua Zirkzee never truly settle, and Cunha often look more comfortable drifting from wider areas than leading di line.
According to one report, Calvert-Lewin dey viewed as option after im strong start to season with Leeds. Im underlying numbers solid: 2.8 expected goals, 2.3 shots per game, 1 shot on target per game, 1.02 progressive passes and 3.68 forward passes per game. Those figures point to striker wey offer more than penalty-box presence alone. But Leeds signed am on free transfer and report states say dem no get intention of selling am in either of di next two transfer windows.
Daniel Farke don praise am. Farke talk say: ‘Dominic is like a good wine, getting better by the year. Physically, he’s on a top level and his pace is more than good enough I would say. He’s a very complete striker.’ Farke add say: ‘At Leeds, while I’ve been here, we’ve made many top signings on a low budget. When I think about Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka… It’s difficult to compare because as a striker you have a different role. But he’s definitely one of our better pieces of business. If you come as a free agent it doesn’t mean it costs no money because there’s a salary. But we believed in him when perhaps not many were doing this. He also believes in himself and he believes in Leeds United, so I would say he was a perfect fit.’
Leeds supporters don respond positively to im work rate and finishing, and hierarchy view am as cornerstone of dia longer-term plans. By starting discussions early, Leeds hope to avoid late-season uncertainty. Formal talks expected in coming months, giving both parties ample opportunity to reach mutually beneficial outcome without drama or last-minute panic.
