Leeds United FC have reportedly agreed a deal to sign ex-Everton forward and England international Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin departed Merseyside after nearly a decade with the club this past June, leaving the Toffees with 71 goals in 274 appearances across all competitions and 18 Premier League assists.
The Sheffield-born striker has been a free agent for a couple of months, with plenty of interest from the first division and the Championship.
However, according to The Athletic, Leeds are said to have reached an agreement to sign Calvert-Lewin ahead of the 2025/26 top-flight season, which gets underway this weekend.
Now aged 28, 'DCL' is considered well within the so-called prime years as an athlete (at least in the footballing world) and even more crucial period in his career, having spent significant spells injured on the sidelines.
For context, the former Blade missed around 100 days and 14 competitive fixtures for Everton last term alone through injury, having damaged his hamstring - a recurring problem for the 6'2" centre-forward.
Even more worryingly for The Whites, he has missed a total of 111 games since the 2016/17 season; the only campaign which saw him out of action for longer than last year was 21/22, when a broken toe resulted in 31 matches missed for club and country.
Keep him fit and you have a good player on your hands. It's hard though because he is made of glass as we found continually to our cost. Good player on his day
In terms of current attacking options at Leeds United, fellow injury-prone number nine Patrick Bamford has recently been told he is 'not part' of manager Daniel Farke's plans.
With that in mind, the board's thinking behind picking up DCL has puzzled a fair few fans, given that he shares many of the same issues as Bamford, who is expected to be let go before the end of the transfer window.
He's spent seven years with the side, having still scored plenty and many crucial goals in Leeds' two returns to the Prem.
Do you think Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the right person to inevitably take Bamford's number nine shirt, or - like with the signing of Lukas Nmecha from Wolfsburg - should Leeds be looking to pick up other options as well?
The Glee Club is celebrating its first year in Leeds with a spectacular birthday celebration featuring internationally renowned comedians.
We hope you're ready to laugh your socks off Leeds.
Since opening its doors in March 2025, The Glee Club has made a name for itself as the city's best destination for a hilarious night out.
Welcoming huge crowds every weekend, it's now a must-visit venue if you're looking for a good laugh and an unforgettable night.
To celebrate their first birthday, they are pulling out all the stops and welcoming a lineup of world-class comedians to the stage.
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Kicking off on Monday 23 March, guests include the much loved comedian and TV presenter, Joe Lycett; German-American comedian, Mario Adrion; acclaimed stand-up Russell Kane; rising star and award-winning comedian, Michael Odewale; Birmingham’s funniest export, Lindsey Santoro; TV favourite Matt Richardson; plus London's number one original and longest running comedy clash show, World Comedy Clash.
And it doesn't stop there, as the venue will also be launching a brand-new food and drink menu to add to the ultimate Glee experience.
A spokesperson for The Glee Leeds said: "What an incredible first year it has been in Leeds. The city has embraced us with open arms and the atmosphere on our sell-out weekends has been absolutely electric.
“The birthday celebrations are just the beginning; we have a phenomenal line-up ahead and a brand-new menu to match. We are so proud of what we've built in Leeds, and we can't wait to raise a glass, and a giggle, to many more years of laughter in Leeds.”
You can see the full schedule and book your tickets here.
Inside Leeds’ newest vintage store that’s a Y2K-lover’s paradise
Clementine Hall
Yorkshire's favourite vintage retailer has just opened a permanent store in Leeds city centre.
Following the huge success of its temporary pop-up shop in Leeds Trinity, Glass Onion is back with a bang having moved into a larger, two-floor space in Leeds city centre.
They've taken over the old Levi's site on Lands Lane and wow is it a beauty.
Glass Onion’s journey began in 2005, when founder John started selling vintage clothing out of his grandma’s coal shed in Barnsley.
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They opened their first retail store in Sheffield in 2019, quickly becoming a local favourite and their commitment to quality and sustainability has earned them “Best Indie Retailer in Sheffield” and “Best Vintage Retailer in Sheffield” at the Exposed Magazine Awards for three consecutive years.
If you're a fan of Y2K fashion then you're going to absolutely love their new shop, the entire top floor is dedicated to the era complete with rails stacked with baby tees, long skirts and iconic accessories.
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There's also an incredible selection of cowboy boots which we've got our eye on.
Downstairs you'll find a huge selection of big-name brands like The North Face, Nike, Levi’s, Adidas, and Harley Davidson, along with an exclusive Rare Archive section - home to some of Glass Onion’s rarest vintage finds.
There's loads of changing rooms so you'll never find yourself queueing, and the prices won't break the bank.
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Opening tomorrow Wednesday 18 March at 12pm, Glass Onion are offering free VIP tickets where shoppers will be treated to first entry as well as freebies and vouchers from Leeds indies and entry into a competition to win a £100 Glass Onion voucher to spend on the launch day.
Danny Jones -
13th August 2025 
