Manchester United are reportedly contemplating making a late swoop to signal Everton star Dominic Calvert-Lewin, as per Soccer Insider.
The Reds have already signed Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui and Leny Yoro by spending round £140m. Moreover, they’re on the verge of buying Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain in a £50m deal so their summer time spending is ready to succeed in round £200m.
Nevertheless, Soccer Insider states that Man Utd aren’t completed but on this window as they’re contemplating signing one more striker having already bought Zirkzee and are eyeing a swoop for Calvert-Lewin earlier than Friday’s deadline.
The report says the striker has entered the ultimate 12 months of his present contract and Everton have supplied him a brand new contract to extend his keep at Goodison Park. However, he has rejected it so the Toffees are planning to money in on him.
Everton have been beforehand demanding an enormous price to promote the 27-year-old however contemplating the participant’s present state of affairs, they might be compelled to let him depart for a cut-price deal.
Calvert-Lewin to Man Utd
Soccer Insider states that Newcastle United are considering him and Chelsea have additionally expressed their curiosity however they’re at present contemplating different choices. So, Man Utd should beat the Magpies on this race.
It has come as a shock that Man Utd are planning to signal a brand new striker as they have already got Rasmus Hojlund and Zirkzee. Though the Dane is at present injured, he’s set to return in just a few weeks.
As a substitute, they might be higher off signing a brand new left-back if they’ve funds accessible. Luke Shaw is at present out injured and he can’t be trusted to remain match for a complete season, whereas Tyrell Malacia hasn’t performed a sport for the reason that finish of the 2022/23 season on account of his harm issues.
Though they’ve Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui – who can play within the left-back place, the duo is extra snug enjoying on the other aspect.
Nonetheless, it’ll be fascinating to see whether or not Man Utd choose to formalise their curiosity in signing Calvert-Lewin if he finally leaves Everton earlier than Friday’s deadline.