Dominic Calvert-Lewin
(Credit: Imago)
Alex Charlton
Fri 4 July 2025 13:34, UK
Everton waved goodbye to a host of players this summer as they undergo a substantial overhaul ahead of the Premier League season.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin led the list of departed Everton players, with Abdoulaye Doucoure and Ashley Young also gone.
Given his Premier League experience, Calvert-Lewin is bound to have a host of suitors for his signature.
Now, there has been news of a possible location for the 28-year-old, with three clubs linked with the striker.
Abdoulaye Doucoure Everton
Doucoure is another big name departure from the Merseyside club (Credit: Imago)
Calvert-Lewin could move to Spain after recent reports
A Premier League stay is an option for the forward, with Leeds United one of the clubs tipped to sign Calvert-Lewin.
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However, there is interest in Calvert-Lewin from Italy, and the Englishman will ultimately have a decision to make on his next destination.
If it were not for injuries, he could have gone on to achieve great things in England, but he has struggled for consistency.
Last season, the former Sheffield United man started 19 league games, but only managed three goals all campaign.
Now, Calvert-Lewin has been offered a shock move to La Liga side Atletico Madrid, according to Mundo Deportivo (3 July).
The Spanish outlet reports that Real Betis and Villarreal have also asked about the striker.
They go on to state that Calvert-Lewin is seduced by the idea of playing in Spain, although with Alexander Sørloth in the squad, he is not the profile they need right now.
Links with a Champions League outfit will come as a surprise, considering his lack of impact over the last few campaigns.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin Premier League stats for Everton this season.
Calvert-Lewin’s league stats last season (Credit: Imago)
Calvert-Lewin must seek first team football after Everton exit
At 28, Calvert-Lewin still has something to prove after his career has somewhat fizzled out in the North West.
There was once talk of a move to Real Madrid, although that did stem from Carlo Ancelotti’s brief spell at Goodison Park.
Now, he must prioritise a regular starting berth rather than a glamorous move to a European club where he will barely feature.
Of course, his injury record will stand against him, and that will mean he will need to prove his fitness in order to gain regular playing time.
However, he has shown enough across his career to suggest that a club will take up the opportunity to sign him on a free.
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