Leeds boss Daniel Farke says the arrival of Dominic Calvert-Lewin has not ended the newly promoted Premier League club’s search for more offensive players.
United announced the signing of England international Calvert-Lewin on Friday afternoon, but the 28-year-old will not be included in Farke’s plans for Monday night’s Premier League game against his former club Everton.
Farke said: “He will support us and from (Friday) afternoon will be a member of our squad. We are all delighted that Dominic will wear a Leeds shirt.
“With Dominic it’s the first step, an important step, but there is still business to be done.
“There is no doubt we need reinforcements, especially in the offence. Dominic can’t be the only step.
“We are on a good path, prepared for the first games and I hope when the transfer window is over we have a squad who is capable of fighting because we have one clear target – to stay in this league.”
Calvert-Lewin, signed as a free agent after leaving Everton earlier this summer, has seen his progress stall in recent seasons due to injury.
The 28-year-old made the last of his 11 England appearances against Ukraine in 2021 in the European Championship quarter-finals and has scored four goals for his country.
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Farke added: “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.
“We don’t have to speak about his qualities. He has all the skills you’d like your striker to have.
“His last few seasons were a bit interrupted by injury, but he still managed to play 26 games last season.
“It’s a chance for him to revive his career and reach former heights when he was outstanding at Premier League level.”
Calvert-Lewin told LUTV after completing his move: “It is like walking in today like a first day at school.
“I feel like a kid again that is just starting somewhere new and just can’t wait to play and represent the football club.”
Calvert-Lewin is Leeds’ eighth summer signing and all of their other new recruits, barring suspended defender Jaka Bijol, are in contention to make their debuts against Everton.
Farke confirmed a late decision will be made on defender Jayden Bogle, who only returned to full training on Friday after being sidelined for over a fortnight with injury.
“It depends how his body reacts,” Farke added. “Thank God we have four more sessions and then we will see. If he comes though these four sessions, he’s a topic for the squad.”
