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Man Utd transfer target Dominic Calvert-Lewin is poised to sign a new contract with Leeds United, according to BBC reporter Simon Stone.

The trusted journalist claims the news will be a “blow” for the Red Devils, who were keen on signing the 29-year-old during the January transfer window.

Calvert-Lewin was being targeted to provide competition for Benjamin Sesko, who has been plagued with injuries in recent months.

The Slovenian international has been ruled out with a shin problem until early in the New Year.

Calvert-Lewin’s form has attracted attention

After joining Leeds on a free transfer in August last year, the England international has found the back of the net 20 times in 49 appearances.

Calvert-Lewin has already bagged 5 goals this season, including one against Man United in the Roses derby earlier this month.

Who could Man Utd sign instead?

Several strikers have been mentioned as potential targets in recent weeks. Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta and Al-Ahli’s Ivan Toney are the two most prominent names.

Mateta is closing in on the final six months of his contract, and he could be available for a reasonable price in January.

Toney, meanwhile, will have 18 months remaining on his current deal at the turn of the year. The 30-year-old is thought to be open to returning to England, but his wage demands could be an issue. He is reportedly earning in excess of £400,000 a week in Saudi Arabia.

Younger alternatives could be considered. Freiburg forward Ivan Matanovic has been linked. The Croatian international has scored 7 goals in 13 appearances so far this campaign.