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Dominic Calvert-Lewin seals instant Premier League return after snubbing huge Sunderland offer
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has sealed his return to the Premier League, joining newly-promoted Leeds United on a three-year contract. The 28-year-old links up with the Yorkshire outfit after turning down an offer from Sunderland earlier this summer. Calvert-Lewin has found a new homeGetty talkSPORT understands the Black Cats were ready to make Calvert-Lewin their highest-paid player. But Calvert-Lewin, who has 11 England caps to his name, rejected Sunderland in favour of their newly-promoted rivals. It brings an end to a summer of speculation surrounding Calvert-Lewin having departed Everton upon the expiration of his contract in June. He had spent nine years at Goodison Park and netted 71 goals in 274 games for the Toffees. Calvert-Lewin’s departure sparked a frenzy of interest from Premier League clubs who sought to snap up a striker who was proven at the top level in England. The likes of Manchester United and Newcastle held talks with Calvert-Lewin, who sacked his agent amid the ongoing transfer sagas. However, the Red Devils opted to sign Benjamin Sesko instead in a £74m deal. Sunderland also pivoted after being turned down by Calvert-Lewin as they secured Chelsea youngster Marc Guiu on loan. Leeds were also in the mix for Calvert-Lewin, although they held strong interest in Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz. But once it became clear Muniz wouldn’t be moving to Elland Road, Daniel Farke’s side moved quickly to snap up Calvert-Lewin. The signing of Calvert-Lewin provides a major boost to Farke’s squadGetty Calvert-Lewin held talks with Leeds earlier in the window but were initially put off by the striker’s wage demands. He is Leeds’ eighth summer signing with another high-profile move seeing midfielder Sean Longstaff join the Elland Road outfit in a £12m deal from Newcastle. How did Calvert-Lewin perform at Everton? It’s the first time since 2016 Calvert-Lewin will don a club kit that isn’t the iconic blue of Everton. The 28-year-old joined the Toffees from Sheffield United and went on to score 57 Premier League goals for the club. Calvert-Lewin’s haul meant he was Everton’s third-highest scorer in the Premier League. The 11-time England international has over 50 Premier League goals to his nameGetty His best return came in the 2020/21 campaign under former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, as he scored 16 times in 33 league fixtures. However, that was the last season Calvert-Lewin struck double figures as his next-best tally of goals was seven from 33 league matches in the 2023/24 season.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has sealed his return to the Premier League, joining newly-promoted Leeds United on a three-year contract.
The 28-year-old links up with the Yorkshire outfit after turning down an offer from Sunderland earlier this summer.
talkSPORT understands the Black Cats were ready to make Calvert-Lewin their highest-paid player.
But Calvert-Lewin, who has 11 England caps to his name, rejected Sunderland in favour of their newly-promoted rivals.
It brings an end to a summer of speculation surrounding Calvert-Lewin having departed Everton upon the expiration of his contract in June.
He had spent nine years at Goodison Park and netted 71 goals in 274 games for the Toffees.
Calvert-Lewin’s departure sparked a frenzy of interest from Premier League clubs who sought to snap up a striker who was proven at the top level in England.
The likes of Manchester United and Newcastle held talks with Calvert-Lewin, who sacked his agent amid the ongoing transfer sagas.
However, the Red Devils opted to sign Benjamin Sesko instead in a £74m deal.
Sunderland also pivoted after being turned down by Calvert-Lewin as they secured Chelsea youngster Marc Guiu on loan.
Leeds were also in the mix for Calvert-Lewin, although they held strong interest in Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz.
But once it became clear Muniz wouldn’t be moving to Elland Road, Daniel Farke’s side moved quickly to snap up Calvert-Lewin.
Calvert-Lewin held talks with Leeds earlier in the window but were initially put off by the striker’s wage demands.
He is Leeds’ eighth summer signing with another high-profile move seeing midfielder Sean Longstaff join the Elland Road outfit in a £12m deal from Newcastle.
How did Calvert-Lewin perform at Everton?
It’s the first time since 2016 Calvert-Lewin will don a club kit that isn’t the iconic blue of Everton.
The 28-year-old joined the Toffees from Sheffield United and went on to score 57 Premier League goals for the club.
Calvert-Lewin’s haul meant he was Everton’s third-highest scorer in the Premier League.
His best return came in the 2020/21 campaign under former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, as he scored 16 times in 33 league fixtures.
However, that was the last season Calvert-Lewin struck double figures as his next-best tally of goals was seven from 33 league matches in the 2023/24 season.
