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Michael Owen claims Manchester United missed chance to sign Calvert-Lewin

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:05 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Michael Owen claims Manchester United missed chance to sign Calvert-Lewin

Summary

Michael Owen has criticized Manchester United for not signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin during the summer transfer window. United struggled with their attacking options in a recent 1-0 loss to Manchester City, failing to secure any new strikers despite interest in several players. Owen believes Calvert-Lewin, now at Leeds United after leaving Everton, could have bolstered United's front line, especially given his improved fitness and form, scoring 15 goals in his debut season with Leeds. Calvert-Lewin has continued his scoring streak this season, netting three times in six games.

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•Michael Owen believes Man United should have signed Calvert-Lewin.
•United lost 1-0 to Manchester City, highlighting their striker struggles.
•Calvert-Lewin has scored 15 goals in his debut season at Leeds.
•He has contributed three goals in six matches this season.
•Owen suggests Calvert-Lewin could have provided valuable experience as a backup.

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1Manchester United’s struggles to find the back of the net in the 1-0 defeat to Manchester City laid bare their striker conundrum. The Red Devils were linked with several No. 9s over the summer, but...
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