Manchester United are considering adding a striker in this winter's transfer window, sports media outlet The Athletic reported on the 29th. The club currently sits in 16th place in the Premier League with one win, four draws, and three losses, two points behind last-place Sunderland, and has continued to perform poorly in official matches. In addition, Slovenia national team forward Benjamin Šeško, who played in the third round of the Carabao Cup last month, was injured and is expected to be sidelined until January next year, so there is an urgent need to strengthen the center forward position.
One potential candidate is Leeds Alden's England forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Calvert-Lewin joined Leeds on a free transfer last summer and has made 49 appearances in all competitions, scoring 20 goals and providing one assist. Last season, he scored double figures in the Premier League for the first time in five years, and this season he has scored five goals in 10 games, making his return to the England national team. His current contract runs until the end of June 2028, and Leeds are reported to be willing to offer him a new contract as they want to keep their ace striker long-term.
Manchester United and Leeds have historically had a rivalry known as the 'Rose Derby'. The move for Calvert-Lewin has attracted attention from both clubs' fans and the media, and if United are able to sign him, it would be expected to add immediate value to their attacking line-up. United's current attacking line-up is unstable, and the lack of a striker is having a major impact on the team's overall performance, so moves in the January transfer window will be important.
The future will depend on whether United make a formal offer in the January window, and whether Leeds offer a renewal. If Calvert-Lewin were to leave, it could have a huge impact on United's ability to compete for places for the rest of the season. On the other hand, if a transfer does not take place, United will have to look for another player or restructure their existing forward line-up. In any case, the January transfer window will be a phase that will attract attention.