Newcastle United have been put on high alert after it emerged that Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s contract talks have stalled, according to reports.
The Magpies were heavily linked with the 11-time England international in the summer but were put off by Everton’s high demands.
Since then, Calvert-Lewin has registered two goals and an assist in five Premier League appearances, despite Everton being rooted to the bottom of the table with just one point.
As revealed Caught offsideNewcastle have been eyeing a move for Calvert-Lewin, who has 56 goals in 218 Premier League appearances so far, on a free transfer when his Everton contract expires next summer.
However, with Callum Wilson now strongly linked with Premier League rivals Fulham and Brentford, Newcastle may have to move earlier for a striker to compete with current Alexander Isak.
Newcastle to accelerate Calvert-Lewin interest?
according to The ChronicleNewcastle are closely monitoring the situation of Calvert-Lewin, who is a long-time admirer of manager Eddie Howe.
The 27-year-old appears to have put his fitness woes behind him over the past year, playing 37 times in the Premier League since the start of last season, scoring nine times, which is more than both campaigns previous ones together.
Calvert-Lewin’s work rate and aerial prowess would make him an excellent replacement for Isak, while his ability to bring teammates into play suits Howe’s attacking tactical set-up.
A product of Sheffield United’s youth system, Calvert-Lewin has been with Everton since 2016 and has scored 70 goals in 252 appearances for the club in all competitions so far.
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