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Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to sign a new contract with Leeds United. In turn, it fends off feeble interest from Man Utd ahead of January.
Inevitably, the performances of certain individuals in Leeds’ squad in 2026 have some of the bigger fish circling for a hopeful transfer punt.
Man Utd’s woeful situation leaves them needing a miracle to get back to where they were in yesteryear. That Hail Mary includes trying for Dominic Calvert-Lewin in January.
Leeds United set to tie down Dominic Calvert-Lewin to new contract after Man Utd interest
The Athletic dropped the eyebrow-raising news on Thursday evening that Man Utd are interested in signing Calvert-Lewin in January.
Their ongoing crisis, particularly up front where they have no fit recognised striker, leaves them pondering moves for the new year. That includes exploring the possibility of signing Calvert-Lewin.
Man Utd’s problem is that United aren’t willing to sell. In fact, the BBC has reported since then that the club has already responded to this news. It’s revealed the 49ers have put work in place to tie down Calvert-Lewin to a new contract.
Currently contracted until 2028, Calvert-Lewin is set for an extension as a reward for his outstanding form since joining on a free transfer from Everton.
In the space of less than 24 hours, the 49ers have emphatically shut down Man Utd’s desperate attempts to not only rectify their failing season, but also destabilise our start to the campaign.
49ers embarrassing Man Utd on transfer front after double Leeds United boost
This isn’t the only transfer story that the 49ers have come out better than Man Utd on.
In the summer, the Old Trafford club were quick to make fun of Leeds for prising Karl Darlow from Elland Road on a free transfer.
They stated that the Welshman was ‘moving up in the world’. He then endured a shocker on his debut, contributing significantly to their latest early EFL Cup exit.
In the meantime, Man Utd snatching Darlow opened the door for Leeds to replace him. We replaced him with the incredible club-record signing of James Trafford.
That Darlow exit paved the way for a £40million move that could be revolutionary for Leeds’ season and long-term ambition.
Trafford, 24, is already winning Leeds points on a regular basis and earning that price tag back. And you could argue it wouldn’t have happened without That Lot’s point-scoring to sign Darlow from us.