Calvert-Lewin joining Leeds on a free transfer
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Leeds United and Everton go head-to-head at Elland Road this Monday in the Premier League. Leeds United mark their 54th participation in the competition, whilst Everton go into their 123rd. The match
“He came to me, and to us, and said he wants a new challenge and would like to have a move,” Farke said in a news conference after Leeds’ friendly win against local side SC Verl. “He has also hinted he prefers a move to Spain, due to his Spanish roots, and, yes, that was more or less his call.
How each promoted side starts the season is one of the best indicators when it comes to survival chances. Every promoted side over the past 10 seasons with 11 points or more after 10 games has survived, while taking fewer than that has meant an almost guaranteed return to the Championship.
Leeds United will begin their Premier League campaign by hosting Everton at Elland Road on Monday night. The newcomers are not done yet in the summer window, but Daniel Farke, the Whites boss, has so
Leeds United have moved on from Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz and are set to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who was also a target for Sunderland this summer.
On the international stage, Okafor has been capped 24 times by Switzerland, scoring twice. He has represented his country at the FIFA World Cup. Known for his speed, close control, and direct dribbling, Okafor is comfortable cutting inside from the left to strike with his right foot.
Leeds are tracking Panathinaikos striker Fotis Ioannidis as they look to bolster their strikeforce. Dominic Calvert-Lewis is due to complete a free transfer to Elland Road but boss Daniel Farke still wants to add more firepower.
Leeds United make their Premier League return on Monday evening after storming the Championship last season. The Whites got off to a very exciting start the last time they were promoted to the Premier League as they played out a 4-3 loss to Liverpool at Anfield back in 2021/22.
Manor Slomon could still be on his way back to Leeds United this summer as they weigh up a £20million asking price.
Leigh Leopards could reclaim third place should they beat Hull FC later on Saturday but for the Rhinos a top-six finish this season looks booked with just five games to go with an eight-point cushion between themselves and Wakefield Trinity in seventh.