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Dominic Calvert-Lewin has provided a major boost to Leeds United in the relegation battle with his recent form and goalscoring exploits.<\/strong><\/p>\n That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown<\/a>, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider<\/strong> that Daniel Farke<\/a>\u2018s plans to sign a new striker may now have been brushed aside.<\/p>\n Leeds beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Elland Road<\/a>, as Calvert-Lewin<\/a> scored twice and they were able to put distance between themselves and the relegation zone.<\/p>\n The Peacocks are now six points above 18th-placed West Ham, with their striker having scored in each of their last five games, picking up eight points in that time.<\/p>\n Brown previously warned\u00a0Football Insider<\/strong> that\u00a0Leeds are in big trouble<\/a> as a result of their lack of attacking firepower, but the striker\u2019s form has changed that stance.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Leeds make new transfer plan after Dominic Calvert-Lewin goals<\/p>\n Brown warned\u00a0Football Insider<\/strong>\u00a0in October that\u00a0Leeds would need to sign a striker<\/a>\u00a0after Calvert-Lewin\u2019s disappointing start to life at Elland Road.<\/p>\n The former scout, who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, has explained that while there are still concerns about the striker, he is proving to be an asset.<\/p>\n MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES<\/p>\n \u201cCalvert-Lewin has really hit top form for Leeds,\u201d he told Football Insider.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s nice to see, because at one time he was somebody I thought had real top potential, but he\u2019s had injuries and inconsistency throughout his career.<\/p>\n \u201cNow he looks back to the player he was four or five years ago, he looks fit, he looks sharp, and he looks confident, that\u2019s a huge boost to Leeds.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you\u2019re in a relegation scrap, if you\u2019ve got a striker who can score goals on a regular basis, that gives you an immediate advantage.<\/p>\n \u201cI think they did want to sign a striker in January, and probably still do, but if he can stay fit it might allow them to focus on other important positions.<\/p>\n \u201cThose concerns about Calvert-Lewin are always going to be there, because you never know when he could pick up an injury, but they\u2019re happy with him for now.\u201d<\/p>\n Daniel Farke makes transfer U-turn after tactical switch<\/p>\n After an incredible turnaround, Calvert-Lewin has been tipped for a stunning recall to\u00a0Thomas Tuchel<\/a>\u2018s England squad, having not represented the Three Lions since 2021.<\/p>\n As a result, Football Insider<\/strong>\u00a0revealed earlier this month that\u00a0Leeds are prioritising other key areas<\/a> of the squad rather than a new striker thanks to their recent goalscoring exploits.<\/p>\n While potential alternatives have been assessed, Farke\u2019s recent tactical tweaks have seen Leeds find the net far more often, negating the need for a new forward.<\/p>\n Those changes have not only impacted Calvert-Lewin\u2019s future, but also that of the manager who had come under pressure after a string of poor results.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Brown told Football Insider<\/strong> that Farke is safe in his role at Leeds<\/a> and the club hope to back him as the man to keep them in the Premier League.<\/p>\n For more Leeds United and exclusive news, follow us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or join our brand new\u00a0WhatsApp Channel<\/a>\u00a0for instant updates to be sent straight to your phone.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"(Credit: Imago) Tue 23 December 2025 7:00, UK Dominic Calvert-Lewin has provided a major boost to Leeds 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