Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who recently departed Everton after nine years with the club. According to reports, the Red Devils have reached out to the 28-year-old striker regarding a potential transfer to Old Trafford.
New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is supposedly eager to add more firepower to his squad after a disappointing 15th-place Premier League finish last season. The club believes that Calvert-Lewin could bring qualities that they currently lack. They are prepared to offer him a lucrative contract that includes bonuses for appearances.
Calvert-Lewin, now a free agent, joined Everton in 2016 from Sheffield United and scored 71 goals in 273 appearances for the Toffees. His most productive season was the 2020/21 campaign when he scored 16 Premier League goals, earning him a spot in England's Euro 2020 squad. However, he has struggled to reach double-digit league goals in the subsequent four seasons, netting only three times last season. Despite these struggles, Everton were reportedly interested in extending his contract, but Calvert-Lewin decided to seek a new challenge.
United are looking for a striker who can lead the line and accept a backup role, and they believe Calvert-Lewin fits the bill. The club sees him as a potentially useful addition alongside more expensive signings, especially with financial constraints and profit and sustainability rules in mind.
The potential arrival of Calvert-Lewin could coincide with an overhaul of United's forward line. Rasmus Hojlund's future at the club is uncertain after an underwhelming season. There are also reports suggesting that Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, and Antony could be on their way out of Old Trafford.
While some fans may not be thrilled about signing Calvert-Lewin, considering his injury struggles and declining goalscoring record, others argue that he could be the perfect backup option. If United were to sign a high-profile striker like Viktor Gyokeres, Victor Osimhen, or Ollie Watkins, replacing Hojlund with Calvert-Lewin might be a more palatable option for the fans.
