Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Man United shock – ‘They can’t be serious’
Man United’s decision to target former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been slammed as a “shambles”.
The Red Devils’ two first-choice attackers last season, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, combined for a meagre seven Premier League goals between them.
In a bid to improve their offensive fortunes, United have signed Matheus Cunha and are looking to buy Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo.
However, without a true number nine capable of finishing chances, Ruben Amorim‘s squad may once again find themselves struggling in front of goal.
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There had been an expectation when Amorim took over at Old Trafford that the ex-Coventry City striker would follow his former boss to Manchester.
Instead, United are now thought to be targeting Calvert-Lewin [Alan Nixon]. The English striker is available on a free transfer after leaving Everton following the expiration of the 28-year-old’s contract.
But this move has left beIN SPORTS presenter Richard Keys less than impressed. The pundit took to X to voice his disdain for the move, calling it a “shambles” and that the Red Devils “can’t seriously be thinking about signing him”.
Calvert-Lewin has endured an injury-hit last few years with Everton and scored just three goals for the Toffees in 26 appearances last season.
Calvert-Lewin can add useful experience to United
Football Insider Verdict
Free transfers are rarely the most exciting transfers, but Calvert-Lewin’s prospective move to United makes sense.
The 28-year-old is unlikely to be brought in as the Red Devils’ first-choice striker and even if the club do not recruit another number nine, the ex-Everton forward has plenty to offer.
Calvert-Lewin is a natural finisher in front of goal and with Hojlund in particular looking lost at the best of times, the England international can offer guidance to the Dane.
United only need to look at Jonny Evans and the impact his return to Old Trafford had on Amorim’s backline to see the virtue in bringing an experienced player into the fold.
What’s more, whilst a big-money striker may appeal, splashing huge amounts of cash on a striker in their prime when the club are so far off the pace may be ill-considered, especially when a new signing would simply get in the way of the supremely talented Chido Obi.