Leeds United manager Daniel Farke and former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin
(Credit: Imago)
Aheed Abrar
Sat 5 July 2025 13:10, UK
Leeds United must sign a new striker for Daniel Farke after winning Premier League promotion.
Former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has emerged as an option for the Whites as they look to bolster their attack ahead of next season.
The England international’s contract at Goodison Park expired recently, and he’s now a free agent.
Lecce forward Nikola Krstovic is another target at Elland Road, with the West Yorkshire outfit making their decision regarding the ex-Toffees star.
Leeds United-linked Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Leeds have been linked with Calvert-Lewin. (Credit: Imago)
Leeds United walk away from Calvert-Lewin transfer after wage demands
Leeds have decided not to sign Calvert-Lewin due to the former Everton striker’s wage demands, according to talkSPORT.
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The news outlet reports (4 July) that the Whites were interested in the 28-year-old and spoke to him in June, but he wanted too much money to move to Elland Road.
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Calvert-Lewin’s Premier League record last season.
It’s been claimed that the Englishman is keen to join a team that can offer European football and could also be attracted to a Premier League side that isn’t threatened by relegation.
49ers Enterprises have arguably avoided a mega disaster by snubbing the centre-forward as his consistent fitness issues make him unreliable, which is something the West Yorkshire outfit will want to avoid this summer if they hope to survive the drop.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke.
Farke needs more attackers at Leeds. (Credit: Imago)
Leeds should focus on alternative attacking transfer targets for Farke
Clavert-Lewin is Everton’s third-highest Premier League goalscorer, but his form in recent years make him a liability.
The 28-year-old suffered multiple injuries during his time in Merseyside, and Farke will want the Whites to avoid such additions to the squad.
The German manager was without the likes of Ilia Gruev and Ethan Ampadu for a considerable period, with Pascal Struijk, Max Wober, Largie Ramazani and Dan James some of the other stars who spent time on the sidelines.
Leeds have identified Timothy Weah as an option up front, but it remains to be seen whether a deal can be agreed with Juventus.
The Whites have made some astute defensive additions to their squad so far with Jaka Bijol and Sebastiaan Bornauw, but focus must now turn to other areas.
Lukas Nmecha was a bargain transfer that the West Yorkshire outfit pulled off, but the forward’s goalscoring numbers in the Bundesliga aren’t encouraging.
Other attackers must be signed, and only time will tell who the Peacocks will end up buying.
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