Leeds United have now held direct “conversations” with an “unplayable” striker over a possible summer time transfer to Elland Street, journalist Graeme Bailey has revealed.
Leeds eyeing new striker after Nmecha
The 49ers Enterprises and Leeds have already added one centre-forward to their ranks this summer time, having sealed the signing of Lukas Nmecha on a free switch, however they continue to be eager on bringing in one other striker, with the 49ers able to splash the money.
That’s regardless of the actual fact Daniel Farke already has Joel Piroe and Patrick Bamford on the books, with the previous ending because the Championship’s high scorer final season, choosing up a complete of 19 objectives and 7 assists in 46 outings.
Bamford, alternatively, has entered the ultimate 12 months of his contract, with the striker additionally beforehand admitting he would think about making a transfer to the MLS at some point, saying: “It’s one thing that I might be open to, yeah. We [Bamford and his family] simply don’t know when but.”
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The Whites are stepping up their pursuit of one other “good” central midfielder.
As such, it will make sense for the Whites to convey one other striker by the door, and so they have now made an method to signal one other former England worldwide totally free, in response to Bailey.
Chatting with Leeds United Information, the journalist confirmed that direct talks have been held with former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, saying: “Leeds have had conversations with Dom Calvert-Lewin.
“He’s contemplating his choices and Leeds are definitely certainly one of them, there was talks. Callum Wilson as nicely, however Leeds have held talks for Calvert-Lewin however he’s not near signing or something like that.”
Because the centre-forward is now with out a membership after leaving Everton, he can be accessible on a free switch this summer time, though his wage calls for could possibly be excessive, having raked in a whopping £100k-a-week at Goodison Park.
“Unplayable” Calvert-Lewin is Premier League confirmed
With Leeds seeking to keep away from the drop of their first season again within the high flight, it is sensible to usher in gamers who’re confirmed within the Premier League, and the ex-Everton striker definitely matches the invoice in that regard.
The 28-year-old has amassed a complete of 57 objectives and 18 assists within the Premier League, together with his most prolific season coming in 2020/21, netting 16 instances in 33 video games. Throughout his senior profession, Calvert-Lewin has scored 89 objectives for membership and nation.
Pundit Tony Cascarino has additionally singled out the Englishman for top reward, describing him as “unplayable”, whereas additionally including: “His leap is phenomenal, the most effective within the Premier League and he leads the road nicely, holding up the ball and working channels.”
That stated, Calvert-Lewin is well-known to have struggled with accidents all through his profession, so it will be a threat for Leeds to make a transfer, particularly with Bamford already on the books, with the 31-year-old additionally well-known to be extraordinarily injury-prone.
