Dominic Calvert-Lewin has now opened up on how he actually feels months on from leaving Everton as the Toffees struggle to find the back of the net.
Everton were able to bring in Thierno Barry over the summer, but it had quickly become apparent that the youngster will need patience to show his full potential.
Finding the back of the net has been an issue all season-long for David Moyes, who has seen Iliman Ndiaye pick up the slack yet again.
This could prove a bigger issue next month when the Senegal international departs for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Everton News understands that Everton are looking to sign a striker in January when the market opens for business.
Months on from departing Merseyside, Calvert-Lewin now finds himself playing at fellow Premier League side
And the 28-year-old has now opened up on how he is finding life away from the Toffees.
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The former England international had racked up 273 appearances for Everton despite his significant injury struggles on Merseyside.
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Speaking on the One on One podcast, Calvert-Lewin has admitted that he was ready to try something new following nine years at Everton.
“Absolutely, yeah. Yeah, it’s been a breath of fresh air to come into a new environment. I think, you know, nine years is a long time to be anywhere,” said the 28-year-old.
“And I think I got to a point where I was just craving a new challenge and a fresh environment and absolutely, yeah, happy to be here.”
Calvert-Lewin was loved by Carlo Ancelotti during his time as Everton manager, but injuries have proven a real issue for the striker.
The Toffees may be struggling for goals, but it has proven to be a move which has not cost Everton much in front of goal.
Calvert-Lewin is also struggling for goals at Leeds
Having lost Calvert-Lewin, Moyes was keen to sign two strikers for Everton over the course of the summer window.
That is just another reason why the Blues will be heading into January with a real desire to add another goalscorer.
However, losing Calvert-Lewin may not be something that Everton will be regretting.
Calvert-Lewin 2025/26 (All competitions) Total
Appearances 10
Minutes 649
Goals 1
Assists 0
Daniel Farke has seen moments of quality from Calvert-Lewin, but he is showing the same struggles in front of goal as he did towards the end of his time at Everton.
The search for a quality striker on Merseyside will head into January.