Leeds to sign Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer from Everton

Leeds United have reached an agreement in principle to sign Dominic Calvert-L Lewin on a free transfer after his nine-year spell with Everton, with the 28-year-old set to undergo a medical before personal terms are finalised. The move would make Calvert-Lewin the eighth new signing of a busy summer for Leeds as they prepare for life back in the Premier League, where they will be joined by several established names in an effort to mount a strong top-flight challenge.

Calvert-Lewin’s Everton tenure spanned 273 appearances and 71 goals, but his exit was confirmed after his contract expired at the end of last season. He has described leaving the club as an incredibly difficult moment, reflecting the deep ties he built at Goodison Park after arriving from Sheffield United in 2016. His departure leaves Leeds with a proven goalscorer who has demonstrated his capabilities at the highest level, including his prolific 2020-21 season when he scored 21 goals in 39 appearances across competitions.

Leeds’ attacking reinforcements this summer have already included Lukas Nmecha from Wolfsburg, with Calvert-Lewin earmarked to compete for a regular starting berth alongside him and Joël Piroe, who...