Leeds United are weighing up their striker options this summer, with a new number nine likely to enter the frame.
The transfer window is now in full swing for Leeds and the 49ers as moves are being made.
One striker has already entered through the door in the form of Lukas Nmecha, but Leeds are expected to sign another forward.
Jaka Bijol has been added to Daniel Farke’s defensive exploits, with the Whites potentially targeting a key position now in what is likely to be a relegation battle next campaign.
Leeds have looked at Nikola Kristovic as a main target for the seemingly vacant striker role, but now an extraordinary link has emerged once again from Everton.
Leeds United make contact for Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin
A Premier League-level striker is no doubt needed at Elland Road with uncertainty surrounding Joel Piroe next season.
Reliability is the key for a striker, and with Patrick Bamford preferred by fans at times, this sends a clear message to Farke.
Of course, Bamford has shown his worth in the top flight, but the Leeds boss might not see fit to have the 31-year-old as his main man.
Well, it appears the 49ers are getting to work this summer on that new striker as The i Paper have been told that Leeds have made contact for the signature of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has an uncertain future at Everton.
It’s said that nothing has progressed beyond an initial phone call, but with the striker’s contract expiring on June 30th, this could certainly heat up.
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This new link regarding the Toffees striker will spark plenty of debate as to whether he is the right candidate for the job.
There can’t be any complaints about taking the 28-year-old on a free, as Calvert-Lewin has more than shown his worth in the Premier League.
However, the main concern will be his injury problems over the years, as Farke already has injury worries about Bamford.
Nevertheless, if Leeds can get the best out of the striker, every fan knows the quality he can reach, with 16 goals coming in his best-ever season in the top flight.
Former Everton boss Sean Dyche fell in love with the striker during his tenure, and said after Everton’s 2-0 win vs Liverpool in 2024: “I thought he was excellent. His physical performance was outstanding.”
It’s a risk, but on a free, there can’t be any complaints, as Leeds could land a serious bargain.
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