Leeds United boss Daniel Farke finally got his wish during the week. The club confirmed their eighth summer signing; former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
The deal came about as a real surprise, as Leeds had been pursuing Rodrigo Muniz earlier. But it seemed like a hitch in the process forced the club to change targets. Many reports say that Elland Road was not the preferred destination for Calvert-Lewin, and that the striker was not high on Leed’s shortlist.
Nonetheless, Daniel Farke was very pleased with the signing, saying that the attack now has a ”proven” Premier League player.
”Dominic is a proven Premier League player. Its important for all new signings, we want to sign players who have delivered on a top level, but they are also in a good age, on their way up the hill, not the way down. These boxes are all ticked by Dominic. He’s in a really good age, proven at Premier League level with more than 200 games and 60 goals. In 11 appearances for the England team, scored four goals. We don’t have to speak about his qualities. He has all the skills you’d like your striker to have.”
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Journalist reveals if Dominic Calvert-Lewin will play against Everton on Monday
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Leeds officially announced the signing of Calvert-Lewin on Friday. The forward reportedly turned down a few deals before agreeing a move midweek. Many were inquiring if the 28-year old had completed his move in time to play on Monday night.
It has now been confirmed by Leeds Live journalist Isaac Johnson that Calvert-Lewin will be eligible to play against Everton.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is eligible to play on Monday vs Everton #lufc https://t.co/Vbrtjfc7Gh
— Isaac Johnson (@isaacjohnsonLL) August 15, 2025
The striker could face his old club in his debut at Elland Road.
Leeds United squad number assigned to striker
Another detail that has been confirmed about the England international’s signing is his official squad number. Dominic Calvert-Lewin will wear the number nine jersey, previously owned by Patrick Bamford.
Your new number 9 pic.twitter.com/XnRj7bxLCr
— Leeds, That! 🏆 (@leedsthat) August 16, 2025
Bamford has been told he is not in Daniel Farke’s plans this season, and could leave the club before the window closes.
