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Glasgow Times
24 minutes ago
- Glasgow Times
Dominic Calvert-Lewin a gamble worth taking for Leeds
The 28-year-old striker, dogged by injury in recent seasons, became a free agent this summer, ending nine years at Everton and signing a three-year deal with Leeds on Friday in a bid to revive his career. He could make his debut against his former club on Monday when the two sides launch their Premier League campaigns at Elland Road. 🎙️ "Dominic is a proven Premier League player" — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 16, 2025 Farke said: 'Let's be open about it. It's always a bit risky to sign players who've had difficult years with a few injuries. There are always question marks and doubts. 'But the second part of the truth is that if he had his prime season last season he wouldn't be on the market for us. 'He wouldn't be a free agent and affordable for a newly promoted side, so you have to think about the balance of risk and reward.' Calvert-Lewin has struggled to replicate the goalscoring form which saw him earn 11 caps for England, making his last appearance against Ukraine in 2021 in the European Championship quarter-finals. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored four goals in 11 senior appearances for England (Nick Potts/PA) He scored 21 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions for Everton during the 2020-21 season, but has failed to reach double figures since. 'If he can reach his former heights everyone will celebrate and tell us it's a bargain for us to get a striker who is normally not affordable for a newly promoted side, so well done,' Farke said. 'But the worst-case scenario is that yes, perhaps his injuries will limit a bit his time here for Leeds United – that's the second part of the truth. 'But it's important for us we have not spent one pound in transfer fees because he is a free agent, so it's not much of a risk.' 🔜 The roar of Elland Road awaits! — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 15, 2025 Calvert-Lewin is reported to have turned down the offer of a three-year contract worth £18million from Fenerbahce in favour of a move to Leeds. Farke added: 'He's so highly motivated to play for this club. He's fully committed and still has the desire to reach his former heights. 'In the end this was a no-brainer for me because we can win a lot, but we don't lose much and didn't risk anything on a transfer fee because he's a free agent. 'We still have money then to also strengthen in a few other positions. 'So looking at the whole picture, yes there are a few question marks and a few doubts, but the chances are way higher than the problems or the risk.'
The Sun
2 hours ago
- The Sun
Transfer news LIVE: Newcastle ANNOUNCE Ramsey signing, Chelsea starlet EXCLUSIVE, Spurs ‘learn price for Savinho'
Ox move Former Premier League star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks set to finally get his move away from Besiktas. The Southampton, Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder has been locked in talks with the Turkish club over becoming a free agent for the last month. And finally, it looks as though Oxlade-Chamberlain, 31, who has still been training with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team in Istanbul, could be able to leave in the next few days. He left Anfield in 2023 and the contract with Besiktas was due to run until 2026 but he has struggled with form and fitness.
Scotsman
2 hours ago
- Scotsman
Hibs player ratings vs Livingston as two new signings steal the show
Hibs will face Rangers in the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup after a comfortable 2-0 win away at Livingston during their last 16 clash. Thibault Klidje was denied an away opener inside 60 seconds before Josh Campbell almost netted a screamer from range. Klidje eventually headed Hibs ahead with further chances falling their way after half-time, before substitute Josh Mulligan blasted home a stunning winner from range late on. Next up is the first of a two legged Conference League battle with Legia Warsaw at Easter Road on Thursday for the chance to reach the competition's league phase. Less than 72 hours on from a energy-sapping Conference League triumph after extra time over Partizan Belgrade, changes were inevitable. Six in total came into David Gray's side, with new signings like Raphael Sallinger, Miguel Chaiwa and Klidje amongst those given the nod. With a play-off crunch to come against Legia Warsaw midweek, it was a test of how far the squad depth truly stretched. A Scotland international, Champions League experienced midfielder and seven figure striker aren't the worst deputies to turn to, on top of a chance for youngster Kanayo Megwa at right-wing-back and Alasana Manneh in midfield. Kieron Bowie had to settle for a place on the bench after his Puskas Award-worthy lob against Partizan and Klidje tried a miniature version of that from just outside the box, parried over by keeper Jerome Prior. Livi had threatened to pick through Hibs in the first 15 but the pace of Martin Boyle and hassling nature of his strike partner were proving challenging for the hosts to handle. Campbell was keen to add to the Goal of the Season contenders list for games involving Hibs after strikes by Ben Brannan and Bowie in the last week, rifling a half volley from long range off the palms of Prior. Hibs had settled into the game nicely and looked the more menacing when it came to the final third, with last ditch Livi tackles needed consistently. That lead they endeavoured to gain was eventually secured, a Boyle corner flicked on by Klidje, making it's way through a ruck of bodies and into the net. A Jack Iredale stumble showed another was needed to make sure of this, Robbie Muirhead's swing and miss providing a warning shot with the game separated by one goal. That moment came and went quickly though with control soon exerted on this match early in the second 45, Campbell missing Hibs' latest chance to put the game to bed from close range. Livi started opting for the route one approach which forced Hibs into a more defensive minded approach but with every launch into the box came the distinct threat of the visitors countering. In the end it was a moment of powerful magic that won it, Mulligan slamming the ball beyond Prior to give Hibs' rotated cast just rewards for their dominance in proceedings. Rangers await them next month for a chance to return to Hampden but all focus now turns to a huge night on the continent against Legia. Here's how we rated the Hibs players at Almondvale. 1 . Raphael Sallinger - 6/10 Did all the basics well. No shots of note to save. | Alan Rennie Photo Sales 2 . Warren O'Hora - 6/10 Consistent performer in early part of the season. Took up advanced positions which helped passing game. | SNS Group Photo Sales 3 . Grant Hanley - 7/10 Took a bit too long on the ball in opening half that could have been costly but showed experience to work way out of a jam. Building in sharpness and already exerting leadership. Chucked body on line when needed. | SNS Group Photo Sales 4 . Jack Iredale - 7/10 A little slip at start of second half but outside that, a commanding display. Lewis Smith grounded and wrestled with Muirhead well. | SNS Group Photo Sales
