Manchester United have turned their attention towards the free signing of Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Manchester United have been without a “nine” that creates real fear in opposition defences for years. The Old Trafford crowd has grown accustomed to seeing their strikers crash and burn time and time again. This goal drought has made it clear that change is urgently needed.
With Rasmus Højlund still inconsistent and Joshua Zirkzee not yet in full flow, the fans are calling for practical solutions, but without mortgaging the club’s future. The board is aware of this and is looking for names to fit in with a tight budget. Nobody in Manchester wants to see another season with goals that don’t come and points that fly.
According to information gathered by the Metro, the Red Devils appear as favourites to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin, an English striker who has just left Everton after nine years on Merseyside. The striker will be a free agent this summer and represents a low-cost option to reinforce the weakest part of the team.
Can Calvert-Lewin’s experience and physicality address United’s lackluster goal-scoring record this season?
His fitness problems raise doubts, but his Premier League experience could bring character and a backline that is sorely missed. Calvert-Lewin has been scoring important goals for the Toffees, although his overall numbers are not impressive. Still, the possibility of adding to the squad without spending millions has some of the fans excited.
Opinion:
We think this move is a bit of a mixed bag: Should United really go all-in on for the 28-year-old Englishman to cover such a key position? His record shows ups and downs and injuries, but when he’s right, his power in the box and ability to pin down centre-backs make a difference. Compared to other free agents, Calvert-Lewin stands out for his knowledge of English football and his physical play, something the current squad does not exploit well.
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However, he is not a proven killer like Kane or Haaland. It would be unfair to ask him for astronomical figures. Moreover, one wonders if he would fit in the 3-4-2-1 system proposed by Ruben Amorim. This system needs a striker who can hold up the ball, link up and attack space. Calvert-Lewin could fulfil that role, although his inconsistency forces us to think of a plan B.
There are other free strikers on the market, but few have the experience like him. Even so, if the club want to return to the elite, they must think beyond cheap patches. Signing a top striker, however expensive, would solve more long-term problems. A club the size of United cannot always rely on market opportunities. That’s why Calvert-Lewin would be a useful stop-gap, but never a permanent solution.