{"id":38701,"date":"2026-01-24T12:30:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T17:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/24\/leeds-in-contract-talks-with-falkes-new-manager-calvert-lewin\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T12:30:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T17:30:30","slug":"leeds-in-contract-talks-with-falkes-new-manager-calvert-lewin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/24\/leeds-in-contract-talks-with-falkes-new-manager-calvert-lewin\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds in contract talks with Falke&#8217;s new manager Calvert-Lewin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/24\/leeds-in-contract-talks-with-falkes-new-manager-calvert-lewin\/#Leeds_in_contract_talks_with_former_Premier_League_star\" >Leeds in contract talks with former Premier League star<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/24\/leeds-in-contract-talks-with-falkes-new-manager-calvert-lewin\/#Why_Chilwell_is_another_Calvert-Lewin\" >Why Chilwell is another Calvert-Lewin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/24\/leeds-in-contract-talks-with-falkes-new-manager-calvert-lewin\/#Longstaff_repeat_Leeds_could_accept_late_bid_for_15m_talent_signing\" >Longstaff repeat: Leeds could accept late bid for \u00a315m talent signing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Leeds United are still in the market for several new signings before the January transfer window closes next week or so.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>They have already signed one player, with Facundo Buonanotte joining the club on loan from Brighton &#038; Hove Albion until the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p>But it looks like the club isn&#8217;t stopping there. Leeds are still looking for market opportunities to emerge wherever they may arise, with the club considering signing Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.<\/p>\n<p>Bringing him to Elland Road this winter could cost around \u00a340m.<\/p>\n<p>    This is one of two signings from the Whites, who are also considering signing another player with Premier League experience.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"leeds-in-talks-to-sign-ex-premier-league-star\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leeds_in_contract_talks_with_former_Premier_League_star\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Leeds in contract talks with former Premier League star<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It will be interesting to see how much space Leeds have in their budget as the end approaches. Signing Strand Larsen to a \u00a340m deal could leave a significant amount of money for Daniel Farke to use in his kitty.<\/p>\n<p>However, it appears the 49ers system is still in the market for a new left back.<\/p>\n<p>The West Yorkshire side are reportedly considering bringing Chelsea and England left-back Ben Chilwell to the club, according to a report in the Mail via MOT Leeds News.<\/p>\n<p>    The report suggests that negotiations have begun between the two clubs, and states that the 49ers have already approached him about the move.<\/p>\n<p>A complicating part of this deal is the fact that the defender is currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, so that would have to be canceled first.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-chilwell-would-be-another-calvert-lewin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Chilwell_is_another_Calvert-Lewin\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Chilwell is another Calvert-Lewin<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leeds are reportedly looking for a new left-back to add depth and experience to their squad. Chilwell had plenty of that, making almost 200 appearances in the Premier League and winning several major trophies, including the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>    Chilwell has been a key player for Chelsea&#8217;s sister club Strasbourg in France this season in Ligue 1. He made 18 appearances in all competitions, during which he provided two assists, one in the Top League and one in the Conference League.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest assets to Chilwell&#8217;s game this season is the fact that he is extremely versatile. Of course, the defender has been traded as a left-back, but he has also played as a centre-back and left wing-back, where he recorded one assist.<\/p>\n<p>The creative threat he poses from wing-back could pique Falke&#8217;s interest. He has shown this consistently in Premier League football, completing an average of 1.3 key passes per 90 minutes during his career in England&#8217;s top flight.<\/p>\n<p>His best individual season in this respect came in 2021\/22, when he averaged 1.8 key passes per game.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"center\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>Chilwell &#8211; Key passes by PL season<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>season<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>Key Pass (per game)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>2016\/17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>0.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>2017\/18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>1.1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>2018.19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>1.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>2019\/20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>1.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>2020\/21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>1.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>2021\/22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>1.8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>2022\/23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>1.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>2023\/24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>1.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>2024\/15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>1.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<p>Sofa score statistics<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Leeds will be hoping Chilwell can replicate the impact Dominic Calvert-Lewin had when he started his career at Elland Road.<\/p>\n<p>The former Everton player has shined since returning to his native Yorkshire on a free transfer last summer.<\/p>\n<p>    So far, he has played 20 times in the Premier League wearing the famous white shirt, scoring nine times.<\/p>\n<p>He currently has eight goals in 10 games, including goals against Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s exactly the kind of thing Chilwell would like to add to his Premier League experience to the Leeds side as well. He&#8217;s very much a plug-and-play type of signing, not having to adapt to the top lights and hoping to make an impact right away.<\/p>\n<p>Like Calvert-Lewin, Chilwell will aim to truly revive his stuttering career after a difficult few years, while like his compatriot he may also have England and World Cup ambitions.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Farke hopes the Chelsea man can recreate Calvert-Lewin in his own way, getting involved in goals and creating chances from left wing-back.<\/p>\n<p>He has the fundamental numbers to back it up and in some ways he will no doubt be looking to replicate the influence of Leeds&#8217; number nine.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"longstaff-repeat-leeds-could-see-bid-accepted-for-phillips\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sean-longstaff-leeds.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sean-longstaff-leeds.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Longstaff_repeat_Leeds_could_accept_late_bid_for_15m_talent_signing\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tLongstaff repeat: Leeds could accept late bid for \u00a315m talent signing<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing a star player who could be the second coming of Sean Longstaff. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leeds United are still in the market for several new signings before the January transfer window closes next week or so. They have already signed one player, with Facundo Buonanotte joining the club on loan from Brighton &#038; Hove Albion until the end of the season. But it looks like the club isn&#8217;t stopping there. 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