Leeds United look set to secure their seventh arrival of the summer following reports of an agreement in principle to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The free agent striker left Everton following the expiration of his contract in June and The Athletic report he will undergo medical tests at Thorp Arch in the coming days.
While fitness levels are an obvious concern given he’s had no pre-season, Calvert-Lewin could prove a dependable option upfront if injury issues can be kept at bay. The 28-year-old scored 71 goals in 274 games at Goodison Park and fits the physical profile of No.9 Leeds clearly wanted, with known interest in Rodrigo Muniz.
Calvert-Lewin joins Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe in the striker ranks and Leeds aren’t expected to be finished, with first-team additions still needed in attacking areas. Below, the YEP takes a look at how Farke’s team could line up around the imminent arrival in a dream scenario.
7. CDM: Anton Stach
The 6ft 4ins German was considered one of the Bundesliga's best midfielders last season already looks comfortable and a real step up in quality. Played in a more box-to-box role so far this season but can just as comfortably drop in alongside Ampadu. | Getty Images
8. RW: Bilal El Khannouss
Still a Leicester player going into deadline day but expected to attract plenty of interest and still on Leeds' radar, with attacking creativity needed. Leicester thought to want around £35m, so the question is whether Elland Road chiefs would be willing to stump up the cash. Would link up brilliantly with the overlapping Bogle if indeed he is signed. | Getty Images
9. CAM: Eduard Spertsyan
Named as a possible 'focus' for Leeds before Monday's deadline by The Athletic and would certainly add creativity. The 25-year-old Armenian international already has four goals and seven assists in six games this season and is expected to make the step up to a top European league imminently. Valued by Transfermarkt at around £22m. | AFP via Getty Images
10. LW: Noah Okafor
Leeds confirmed the £18m signing of Okafor earlier this week and with El Khannouss on the right, Farke needs a direct runner down the left for balance, which is why the Swiss international gets the nod over Willy Gnonto in this particular team. Been in the goals throughout pre-season and will hope to replicate that form in Leeds colours. Photo: David Price
11. ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Fitness is the obvious caveat but Calvert-Lewin has proven an excellent Premier League-level striker during nine years at Everton, and has got in some great positions so far this season. With proper service from the likes of El Khannouss and Spertsyan, the 28-year-old could thrive. | Getty Images