Man United pursue Calvert-Lewin as Sesko injury leaves striker gap

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 13:01 · Archive

Manchester United are exploring a move for Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin after Benjamin Sesko's shin injury ruled him out until January.

Manchester United are exploring the possibility of signing Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin in January after losing their recognised striker to injury. Benjamin Sesko, 23, has been ruled out until at least January with a shin injury that has sidelined him since the club's Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton on 16 September.

Calvert-Lewin, 29, has revitalised his career at Leeds following a move on a free transfer from Everton in summer 2025. He has scored 20 goals in 49 appearances for the club, including five in ten games this season. He scored against Manchester United in their 1-1 draw earlier in October and has earned an England recall, ending a five-year absence from the national team.

Daily Mail Sport understands that a move would be viewed as difficult given the fierce rivalry between the two clubs. However, Metro reports that Leeds have moved to block any potential transfer by accelerating contract talks with the striker, who is poised to sign a fresh deal less than 18 months into his existing contract which runs to 2028. This development is said to have dashed Manchester United's hopes of luring him to Old Trafford in January.

How it is being reported

• Leeds respond to Man Utd interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin with new offerUnited were eager to sign Calvert-Lewin in January (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images) Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to sign a new contract at Leeds United , dashing Manchester United ’s hopes of luring the striker to Old Trafford in January. The England international joined The Whites on a free…Metro · 30 Oct, 12:37
• Man United consider shock Dominic Calvert-Lewin move as club launch search for new striker after Benjamin Sesko injury blow left them with NO fit centre-forwardCalvert-Lewin has revitalised his career at Leeds after joining on a free transfer in the summer of 2025, following an injury-plagued end to his time at Everton.Daily Mail Sport · 29 Oct, 19:44

In this story: Manchester United · Dominic Calvert-Lewin · Leeds United · Benjamin Sesko · Everton · England

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