Leeds United's new manager Daniel Farke sees signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a strategic move, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of acquiring him as a free agent and his potential to regain top form despite recent injury struggles.

Farke is confident in Calvert-Lewin's commitment to Leeds and believes the transfer offers a higher chance of success than risk, viewing it as a valuable addition to the squad.

Calvert-Lewin is expected to miss the upcoming match against Everton due to limited pre-season minutes, but other new signings are in contention to debut, with team news still pending.

Leeds is close to completing a transfer deal for Leicester City full-back James Justin, who can operate on both flanks and is in the final year of his contract.

Calvert-Lewin's last major scoring season was 2020-21 with 21 goals, but injuries have limited his recent goal-scoring, and he has not reached double figures since.

Calvert-Lewin turned down an €18 million offer from Fenerbahçe for a three-year contract, choosing to join Leeds instead, motivated by a desire to succeed.

The 28-year-old striker left Everton on a free transfer after nine years, signing a three-year deal with Leeds and expressing enthusiasm about his new start.

Leeds' season opener is against Everton, with the match previewed by Everton's manager David Moyes, who is also holding a live press conference ahead of the game.

The predicted Leeds starting lineup includes goalkeeper Lucas Perri and defenders Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol, and Gabriel Gudmundsson, all of whom have recently impressed during pre-season.

Everton's injury updates reveal that Jarrad Branthwaite will miss the start of the season due to injury, while Vitalii Mykolenko, Nathan Patterson, and Harrison Armstrong are either available or recovering.

Calvert-Lewin has expressed his desire to challenge for a top-half finish with Leeds and praised the club and its stadium, sharing positive expectations for his new team.

Leeds has completed its eighth summer transfer signing with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and ongoing efforts are underway to further strengthen the squad.