Elite club adviser: Leeds indebted to 2025 signing who's given '100%' and has another three years in him
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(Credit: Imago) Tue 19 May 2026 15:48, UK Leeds United should be indebted to striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin for ensuring the club stayed in the Premier League this season.That is the view of former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, as Calvert-Lewin’s fine form continued against Brighton last time out.The 29-year-old scored the winning goal deep into stoppage time against the Seagulls to extend Leeds’ unbeaten Premier League run to eight games.Calvert-Lewin has scored 14 league goals this season to help the club maintain their Premier League status in their first campaign back in the top flight.That tally could yet extend further on the final day of the season when Leeds travel to West Ham for a repeat of their FA Cup quarter-final tie. ⚽ Leeds United Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Leeds fixture. VISIT THE LEEDS MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Dominic Calvert-Lewin has a ‘great three years ahead of him’Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Calvert-Lewin has shown he remains a “talent” after the Toffees let him go last summer.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness also gave praise to manager Daniel Farke for Leeds staying in the Premier League.Goals14Expected Goals15.3Penalty Goals4Chances Created18Successful Dribbles26.7%Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 2025-26 Premier League stats.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “I give Leeds a lot of credit for what they’ve done and Daniel Farke a lot of credit for what they’ve done.“At the start of the season, it was all starting to go wrong, and then they did turn it around.
Dominic was a big part of that, and he’s shown that he is a resilient player, and he’s been a leader as well. “He’s shown commitment, and he’s shown full 100 per cent effort all the time and that’s all the Leeds fans have wanted.
“He’s been the difference, and he is still a talent, and he’s got another two or three great years ahead of him.”Leeds look to take advantage of West Ham situationWhilst Leeds have had a solid defensive base to work off under Farke this season, the German could strengthen it further with a new addition this summer.Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown confirmed to Football Insider that Leeds hold interest in centre-back Axel Disasi, who is currently on loan at West Ham from Chelsea.West Ham’s likely relegation from the Premier League, means the 28-year-old will be looking for a new club this summer, and he has impressed during his short spell at the London Stadium.Leeds’ search for a defender could also be due to concerns over the future of Pascal Struijk, with the 26-year-old on the radar of many clubs this summer. 🚨 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Leeds United Insider Access Get the full story from Elland Road and Thorp Arch with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of West Yorkshire.