The transfer window is now just a week away and Everton will have some tough decisions to make regarding roster changes this summer. One of the biggest questions for the blues is how to revitalize their group after a miserable season where they just barely survived relegation. The discussion includes acquisitions including some talented forwards from overseas and some talent right here in England. But just like every other season, Everton may have to sell a couple of their starters and Dominic Calvert-Lewin is one of the likeliest departures.
Calvert-Lewin made his Premier League debut during the 2016-2017 season for Everton and became a vital contributor to the club the very next year. He has appeared in 164 matches for Everton and contributed 45 goals during that span. He had his best season just last year where he scored 16 goals and led the Toffees to a 10th place finish on the table.
Calvert-Lewin has a lot of admirers in England and even overseas. The Englishman has been linked to Arsenal and Newcastle United while other big clubs remain alert to his situation. If he’s to leave the club, the Toffees will have numerous offers to choose from and that could help fund a rebuild.
This summer marks a new era for Everton who has not seen a top eight finish since the 2018-2019 season. Many believe that Lampard’s connections from his playing days will help Everton gain a leg up in transfer negotiations. The club will need all the help they can get to return to prominence next season.
With interest in Calvert-Lewin high, here are three potential clubs where he could go:
3 potential clubs Dominic Calvert-Lewin could sign for
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Arsenal have been long term admirers of Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Arsenal
Arsenal are another team who has struggled to live up to their reputation. The fans of the gunners expect titles yet the team has not qualified for the Champions League since the 2015-2016 season. Leicester City won the league that same year and Arsenal finished as the runner up.
The Gunners finished just one win shy of a champions league appearance this season. They had a high scoring forward group featuring Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli on the wing with Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette holding down the striker position. Arsenal believes they can get more out of their strikers next season through a transfer. The combo of Nketiah and Lacazette only produced nine goals this season and both players appear to be on the hot seat.
While Nketiah is set to sign a new deal with Arsenal, it is increasingly likely that Lacazette will depart on a free transfer after his deal runs out this summer. Calvert-Lewin is viewed as a direct replacement for the Frenchman.
Calvert-Lewin played about 500 minutes less than Lacazette this season and managed to score more goals in that span. In addition, Lacazette missed six big chances which is double the amount of his potential replacement last season. Calvert-Lewin could be the difference that helps Arsenal push towards the top four, a feat they have been striving for.
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin has remained on Newcastle’ radar in the last few months
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are a team trending up in the Premier League after their 11th placed finish this season. The team finished in the bottom half of the league in scoring and a complete overhaul could be coming this summer.
The first replacement of this overhaul should be 30-year old striker Callum Wilson. Wilson has been a solid striker for the Magpies this season but he is getting old and he was injury prone last season. The Newcastle striker had a similar yet slightly better season than Calvert-Lewin but don’t expect this trend to continue.
Both players struggled with injury and sat out nearly half the season. Wilson finished with three more goals than Lewin but the age difference is significant. Calvert-Lewin is five years younger than Wilson and his potential is off the charts. Calvert-Lewin is an absolute beast when healthy with more than 12 goals in each of the last seasons prior to this one.
Newcastle United are a team that loves to score goals through the middle of the field. The second leading scorer, behind Wilson, was Bruno Guimaraes with five goals this season. The club loves feeding the middle of the pitch and Calvert-Lewin is the ideal fit to finish in front of the net for the magpies.
The Saudi backed club will have an enormous amount of cash this summer and they want to break into the top six under Eddie Howe’s tutelage. Newcastle views the 25 year old striker to be the prime face of the revolution.
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Everton ace Dominic Calvert-Lewin could be a Cristiano Ronaldo successor
Manchester United
Manchester United is another club that could make a move for Calvert-Lewin after a somewhat disappointing season. The team has several ageing forwards including superstar signing Cristiano Ronaldo who scored 18 goals this season.
The forward group for Manchester United appears crowded at first glance but with Edinson Cavani departing and Mason Greenwood’s legal situation, the team is suddenly in need of a striker.
Calvert-Lewin is the perfect balance between youth and experience for Manchester. The 25-year old could thrive in a depth role for Manchester United next season. The club runs a 4-2-3-1 formation with a single high striker.
Ronaldo has that role locked down but with Erik ten Hag taking over the reins, he’ll want a hardworking forward who can run down the channels. The Englishman could still play quality bench minutes and be the successor to Ronaldo when he hangs up the cleats.
Ronaldo is 37-years old so it’s not out of the question to think about life after the all-time great. in fact, the Portuguese’ future is also a bit uncertain at the moment and if he does leave, Calvert-Lewin could end up being the starter. If Ronaldo stays, it Calvert-Lewin will sooner or later become a starter at Old Trafford as Ronaldo slows down.
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