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Man United were seriously interested in Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The Leeds striker has confirmed his decision amidst United’s desire to sign him. Benjamin Sesko has been injured for a long time and medical reports have confirmed that he will return in January. As a result, the Red Devils are looking for striker options.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has decided against signing for Man United
Man United are urgently searching for strikers in the market. They desperately need a no.9 in the winter transfer window. The officials did not feel the need to sign a back-up of Benjamin Sesko in the summer transfer window. But now, the situation has worsened. Sesko’s long term injury will keep him sidelined for several weeks. United are playing Champions League **football**this time and squad depth is required.
United are searching for suitable no.9 options in the market. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s name is on the list. As reported by The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell, Manchester United were monitoring Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The striker has been in great form since the last season. Last season he scored 14 goals in 35 Premier League games, according to FOTMOB. This season, he has picked up the pace and is performing better. Although he said that reaching an agreement would be difficult as both the clubs are local rivals.
But now, the latest news has ended all speculations. As reported by BBC, Calvert-Lewin will remain at Leeds and sign a new contract. He said, “England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to sign a new contract at Leeds United. The news will come as a blow to Manchester United, who are looking at bringing in a forward in January after Benjamin Sesko was ruled out for an extended period as he tries to recover from a shin injury.”
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s stats for Leeds United in 2026-27 season, according to FOTMOB:
Competitions Appearances Goals Assists
Premier League 9 4 –
EFL Cup 2 1 –
Benjamin Sesko’s injury has taken a bad turn
Benjamin Sesko has been suffering from a shin injury which he picked up last season. The Slovenian was recovering from this issue throughout the summer break. Without full recovery, he was allowed to play by the club’s medical team. This season, he has also scored 2 goals in 6 games.
But things became worse. His shin problem again appeared leading him to be sidelined again. Latest medical reports have suggested that he could return again in January 2027. Until then, he won’t play this year.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed United’s aim to sign a striker
Journalist Fabrizio Romano has discussed the Premier League giant’s mission to go for a striker. He also mentioned the probability of Joshua Zirkzee leaving Old Trafford in 2027. On his Youtube channel, he said, ***“Manchester United are looking for a No 9, a traditional striker.***“
He continued, “Man Utd want to consider a move regardless of what happens with the coach. So, unless a new manager arrives and says, ‘I don’t want a striker’, which sounds unlikely because United clearly need something up front, the club started exploring opportunities for a new central striker.”
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