Manchester United’s summer has been filled with speculation surrounding attacking reinforcements, with fans and pundits debating who Ruben Amorim might bring in to bolster Old Trafford’s frontline.
Strikers have been the centre of attention, as United look to strengthen options after a disastrous 2024/25 season.
The club has been linked to multiple forwards across Europe, with transfer rumours circulating about players who could add pace, physicality, or finishing ability to United’s attack.
Fans have been following every development closely, particularly regarding forwards leaving the Premier League as potential targets.
Meanwhile, rival clubs continue to act quickly, reshaping their squads and signalling that United will need to move decisively to secure any top options.
One player who has been linked with Manchester United but is now heading elsewhere is Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
The 28-year-old striker has agreed in principle to join Leeds United after leaving Everton following the expiration of his contract on June 30, as per The Athletic.
Calvert-Lewin is set to undergo a medical at training ground Thorp Arch imminently, with a view to completing the move.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who scored three goals in 26 appearances for the Toffees last season, has struggled with injuries in recent campaigns, failing to reach double digits in the Premier League for several seasons.
His most prolific periods came between 2019 and 2021, when he scored 13 and 16 goals in consecutive seasons, but recent fitness issues have hampered his output.
Calvert-Lewin’s move to Leeds is expected to provide the Elland Road side with an experienced striker who can lead their line, but it also effectively ends the likelihood of Leeds pursuing Fulham forward Rodrigo Muniz this summer.
For Manchester United, the development is significant: it closes the door on a player who was previously linked to Old Trafford and highlights the challenges of securing proven Premier League forwards amid competition from other clubs.
United are no longer in need of forward any longer though as they managed to secure the high-profile signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, a move that has already generated excitement among fans and added a young, dynamic option to the club’s attacking line-up.
The arrival of Calvert-Lewin at Leeds is a reminder of the intense scramble for attacking talent this summer, with Premier League clubs acting fast to secure free agents or bargains.
