Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin exit update emerges amid Newcastle twist
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been linked once again with a move to Newcastle this summer.
The English forward’s contract on Merseyside expires come the end of the season.
He’s also facing injury issues and has been unavailable for the first team since January.
Calvert-Lewin’s representatives make contact with Newcastle
Calvert-Lewin appears set to leave Everton in the summer after failing to agree a deal with them.
This has led to his representatives looking at other options and they’ve recently touched base with Newcastle, according to the Chronicle.
Talks have been held with the Magpies and he is someone who Eddie Howe admires.
They could make a move for the Toffees forward if Callum Wilson leaves in the summer.
The England international’s wage expectations of £100,000/week fit right into Newcastle’s budget as well.
Everton must not waste time convincing Calvert-Lewin to stay
Everton should not persuade Calvert-Lewin to stay if his heart is set on leaving, as retaining an uncommitted player risks undermining team morale and performance.
While he has been a key figure in recent seasons, his desire to depart suggests a lack of alignment with the Toffees’ long-term vision under the incoming Friedkin Group.
| Player | Appearances (2024/25) | Goals |
| Calvert-Lewin | 22 | 3 |
| Armando Broja | 10 | 0 |
| Beto | 28 | 10 |
| Youssef Chermiti | 2 | 0 |
Forcing him to remain could lead to diminished effort or distractions, which a club in Everton’s precarious financial and competitive position cannot afford.
Releasing him would free up a significant portion of the wage bill, providing flexibility to invest in players who are fully committed to the project and also are not facing injury issues.
The Friedkin Group, known for ambitious recruitment at AS Roma, bring the resources and acumen to target younger, hungrier talent or proven performers better suited to Dvid Moyes’ system.
With the transfer market offering opportunities to bolster the attack, the Blues can reshape their squad to align with the new ownership’s aspirations, prioritising stability and progress over clinging to a player whose sights are elsewhere.
Moving on decisively ensures a cohesive squad ready to compete in a new era.