Manchester United are moving quietly but steadily in the summer transfer window, this time with clear planning and intention. Last season delivered some hard lessons at Old Trafford, particularly in attack, where inconsistency proved costly. Rasmus Højlund showed flashes of potential, but not enough to shoulder the burden alone. With Alejandro Garnacho falling out of favour and other attackers failing to offer continuity, the club is already focused on reinforcing the frontline. The market is open, but so is the club’s need to spend wisely. And that’s where an intriguing opportunity emerges, Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
The 28-year-old English striker is set to become a free agent with his Everton contract expiring this summer. According to [Fichajes](https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/manchester-united-prepara-fichaje-clave-coste-cero-20250607.html), Manchester United have identified him as a realistic option to bolster their attack. The interest makes sense. Calvert-Lewin brings proven Premier League experience, physical strength, and aerial dominance, traits United could use.
His potential arrival on a free transfer also aligns perfectly with the club’s cautious financial approach during a summer of restructuring. That said, competition for his signature is stiff, with Newcastle, West Ham, Nottingham Forest, and Tottenham also reportedly monitoring his situation. The player is said to be weighing all his options carefully.
Should Manchester United sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin?
From a tactical standpoint, Calvert-Lewin’s profile fits Rúben Amorim’s current setup. United have adopted a 3-4-2-1 formation, utilising wing-backs, fluid midfielders, and a central striker who can do more than just score. Amorim’s striker must hold up the ball, create space, and link play effectively, roles Calvert-Lewin has shown he can perform. He may lack elite pace or technical brilliance, but he is functional, physical, and experienced. His ability to win duels, occupy defenders, and draw attention could liberate creative players like Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, or Matheus Cunha to exploit space and dictate the attacking rhythm.
The real question is whether the player will choose Manchester United. From a sporting perspective, the proposal makes sense: a defined role, a manager with modern ideas, and a system tailored to his strengths. But the weight of expectation at Old Trafford is immense. At a club like United, the scrutiny is constant and the margin for error is razor-thin.
Calvert-Lewin has struggled with recurring muscle injuries, and consistency has long been a concern. Is he prepared for the demands of such an intense environment? That remains uncertain. However, if the offer includes guaranteed minutes and a coherent long-term project, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him accept.
From another angle, this signing could be viewed as a smart, low-risk gamble. There’s no transfer fee involved, it brings in valuable top-flight experience, and it frees up financial resources to invest in more urgent positions, midfield or wide areas, for example. If it doesn’t work out, the impact on the club’s finances would be minimal. But if it does, it could prove to be a quietly shrewd piece of business.
Calvert-Lewin might not be a marquee name, but he could provide much-needed stability to a team in transition. After all, the most valuable signings are often not the most glamorous ones.