Leeds United are prioritising a new contract for striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin following reports of interest from rivals Manchester United. The 29-year-old England international, who has scored three goals in eight appearances this season, is considered a key figure at Elland Road. He is the club's top scorer this campaign, having netted three times in eight games.
Calvert-Lewin joined Leeds on a free transfer from Everton in 2025 and has netted 20 times in 49 games for the club. His current deal runs until 2028, but the club are keen to extend his stay and reinforce his importance. The forward is "on their radar" as Manchester United assess striking options after Benjamin Sesko's injury.
Sesko, a Manchester United player, has been ruled out until the New Year with a shin issue, limiting him to just 76 minutes of Premier League football this term. This has prompted Michael Carrick's side to consider alternatives, with Calvert-Lewin among the names linked. A move to Old Trafford is viewed as unlikely given the fierce rivalry between the clubs and Calvert-Lewin's status at Leeds.
Leeds sit seventh in the Premier League with 11 points from eight games, a record of two wins and five draws from their opening eight fixtures. They are currently ten points behind the league leaders, Manchester City. Their recent form includes a goalless draw at Sunderland last Saturday, which was part of a run of one win, three draws and one loss in their last five matches. This sequence also included a 1-1 draw with Manchester United earlier this month, where Calvert-Lewin scored the equaliser, and a 4-1 victory over Newcastle in September. The team has scored nine goals and conceded six so far this season.
The team's next match is away to Bournemouth on Saturday 31 October. Bournemouth currently sit 13th in the table. Securing Calvert-Lewin's future is seen as a statement of intent as Leeds aim to climb the standings. The club's focus remains on retaining their core talent as they prepare for the upcoming fixture list.
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