Picture of Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Picture of Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Manchester United have discovered where they stand in terms of securing the signature of Dominic Calvert-Lewin as they eye a January deal.
Striker crisis
United are dealing with a crisis at striker following confirmation of Benjamin Sesko’s lengthy injury lay-off.
A recent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Sesko will be sidelined until the turn of the year as he recovers from a shin injury.
The problem constitutes a recurrence of the injury he sustained last year during the fixture against Liverpool at Old Trafford, when he was forced into the hoarding boards by Ibrahima Konate. Sesko missed the closing stages of last season and pre-season as a result.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Michael Carrick confirmed that Sesko will indeed be out for several weeks.
With Sesko unavailable for selection, Joshua Zirkzee remains the only other ‘natural’ striker on the club’s books. However, this is hardly ideal considering the uncertainty surrounding his future.
Zirkzee came close to leaving United in the summer amidst links to Italian teams. Everton attempted to snap him up on deadline day but United blocked his exit as there was not sufficient time to bring in a replacement.
Carrick has also shown that he prefers other options to Zirkzee up front. According to Laurie Whitwell of The Athletic, United have Calvert-Lewin in their sights ahead of the January window, but they will find it very hard to get him.
Calvert-Lewin update
Whitwell and Beren Cross write, “Manchester United are exploring the market for centre forwards in January, and one name under consideration is Dominic Calvert-Lewin.”
“The 29-year-old England international has been on Manchester United’s radar for some time and recruitment staff are trying to establish if a move when the window opens is feasible.” “The chances of a transfer are thought to be remote, however, with Leeds United expected to be fiercely protective of their star striker, who has scored four goals in eight Premier League games this season, after netting 14 in 35 matches in his first campaign at Elland Road.”
It’s understood that Leeds are set to offer the England international a new deal.
Calvert-Lewin scored against United earlier this month as the two old foes played out a 1-1 draw. His current terms run until 2028.
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TPP view
Man United are indeed keeping tabs on Calvert-Lewin but Leeds will do all they can to thwart them in January.
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