"Dominic Calvert-Lewin was a free agent for several weeks after leaving Everton, where a combination of injuries and poor form had seen him fall out of favour. There were several interested parties, but it was newly-promoted Leeds who secured the 28-year-old's signature."
"And it was a signing that proved hugely important: Calvert-Lewin has netted 10 goals in 24 league appearances so far this season, leading the line superbly for a side that look set to successfully avoid relegation."
"We regret not signing Calvert-Lewin, especially on a free transfer, a senior spokesman at the club reportedly said. Mr [Graham] Potter didn't want a forward and would not let us sign one. Nuno came in and identified he wanted two and it has helped massively."
West Ham United has struggled this season due to the absence of a reliable striker. Callum Wilson, signed on a free transfer, has managed only five league goals, while Jarrod Bowen leads with eight. Recent signings Crysencio Summerville, Taty Castellanos, and Pablo have provided some improvement but haven't immediately contributed significantly. West Ham missed an opportunity to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who was available as a free agent after leaving Everton. Leeds United instead secured the 28-year-old, and he has proven instrumental with 10 goals in 24 league appearances, helping Leeds avoid relegation. A West Ham source acknowledged the club regrets not pursuing Calvert-Lewin, attributing the missed opportunity to previous management's reluctance to sign a forward.
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