Dominic Calvert-Lewin has agreed to join Leeds United on a three-year contract following his departure from Everton as a free agent. The 28-year-old striker chose Leeds, a newly promoted Premier League club, over a lucrative offer from Sunderland, who planned to make him their highest-paid player. Leeds confirmed the signing after Calvert-Lewin underwent a medical. This move marks an immediate return to the Premier League for Calvert-Lewin, who has a notable history at Everton, including a pivotal goal that helped the club avoid relegation in the 2021-22 season. Meanwhile, Everton faces defensive challenges ahead of their opening fixture against Leeds due to injuries to Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko, and Nathan Patterson. Additionally, Leeds has been linked with Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz, who is a top striker target this summer, with Atalanta reportedly making a £34.5 million offer for Muniz.
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At his very best, Dominic Calvert-Lewin once prompted Carlo Ancelotti to think of legendary finisher Filippo Inzaghi. He scored goals that became part of Everton history, most notably a swashbuckling header to seal a win that saved the club from relegation in 2021-22. He went https://t.co/VonLO8wJI5
BREAKING: Leeds United confirm the signing of Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a three-year deal ✍️ https://t.co/TCyjJcRvmz