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Manchester United assess January move for Calvert-Lewin

Published 30 October 2026

Manchester United are assessing whether a January move for Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is feasible, with no bid or agreement reported. The 29-year-old is one of several forwards under consideration as the club reviews its attacking options ahead of the transfer window. The reported interest follows a shin injury to Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko. He is expected to be sidelined until at least January, according to reports, leaving manager Michael Carrick with fewer recognised centre-forward options. Bryan Mbeumo has been used in the No. 9 role, while United are also considering other potential targets. Calvert-Lewin joined Leeds on a free transfer from Everton in summer 2025. He has scored five goals in 10 appearances this season, according to the Daily Mail, and scored against United in a 1-1 draw earlier this month. The same report said he has 20 goals in 49 appearances for Leeds overall. Another account put his tally in his debut campaign at 15 goals. The Athletic reported that Manchester United recruitment staff were trying to establish whether a move could be possible when the January window opens. The Daily Mail separately reported that United...

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