Looking back at the summer transfer window, there are a lot of things Leeds United fans got wrong. They had every right to be frustrated towards the end of the window, but some of their criticism was overblown.
The 49ers made a big mistake, failing to add quality to the attack after investing a chunk of the budget on defenders and midfielders. Leeds even added a goalkeeper before they turned their attention to signing another attacker after Lukas Nmecha. Fans were frustrated after missing out on big names like Rodrigo Muniz, Nikola Krstovic and even Callum Wilson.
Last ditch attempts to bring in players around the deadline also caused some uproar among the fanbase. Leeds tried to sign Bilal El Khannouss, who eventually chose a move elsewhere and Facundo Buonanotte who ditched the Whites for a move to Chelsea. The club also tried to sign Harry Wilson on deadline day, but Fulham pulled the plug near the end.
Rio Ferdinand left red faced about verdict on Leeds United star
One signing fans will be grateful for is Dominic Calvert-Lewin. When he arrived in the summer, many were unsure about the move, pointing to his injury record and criticizing his reported wages. The striker even mentioned in a recent interview that he was aware of the talk surrounding him before he decided to sign a deal at Elland Road.
Calvert-Lewin was linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer, but the move never materialized. But words from Rio Ferdinand when the news emerged were very surprising. The former Premier League defender was not a fan of the 28-year old, and tipped a teenager at the club to do better in the team:
“Dominic Calvert-Lewin, what are you chatting about? Dominic Calvert-Lewin cannot stay fit.” he said on his YouTube show months ago.
| Statistic | Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) | Chido Obi (Manchester United) |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 16 | 0 |
| Minutes | 1,064 | 0 |
| Goals | 7 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
“Why are you bringing him into this club? This club is built on the academy.
“You have Chido Obi just sitting there. Play him if you’re going to think about five or six games.
“Not somebody who is older and cannot stay fit.”
Calvert-Lewin is proving everyone wrong
After a quiet start to the season, the free agent signing has burst into life. Dominic Calvert-Lewin now has seven goals in the Premier League this season. All the talk about his injury problems have been quietly silenced, as he has been fit for most of the campaign.
Fans will hope his current form continues as the season goes on. His goals are propelling the club to safety, and he is proving all his doubters wrong.
