Leeds United Plan Dominic Calvert-Lewin Contract Talks Amid Manchester United Interest

Leeds United are set to step up contract negotiations with Dominic Calvert-Lewin during the next international break, despite reported interest from Manchester United. According to TEAMtalk, there is no sense of urgency or concern, with player and club believed to be on the same page.

Calvert-Lewin Rebuilds Career at Elland Road

The 29-year-old joined from Everton in 2025 with fitness doubts hanging over him, yet Leeds backed him by making him their top earner. The gamble has worked: he has scored 20 goals in 51 appearances, missed just three games and earned three England call-ups. He has become a key figure under Daniel Farke.

Two-Year Extension on the Table

His present deal runs until June 2028, but Leeds are prepared to offer an extension to 2030. Farke has made clear the club want to keep their important players, while the forward has spoken warmly about life in West Yorkshire. Manchester United, whose options have been reduced by Benjamin Sesko’s injury, may look elsewhere in January. Leeds also have to settle Lukas Nmecha’s future, given his limited role.

Our View

Leeds are right to move quickly, but a deal stretching beyond his 33rd birthday deserves careful structuring. Performance-related clauses could protect the club if injuries return. Still, his reliability has been as valuable as his goals, and Leeds have built their attack around him. Barring a late twist, this looks more like finalising terms than winning a battle against United.