Everton Dominic Calvert-Lewin
(Credit: Imago)
Pranav Shahaney
Sun 30 March 2025 7:10, UK
Everton now face a huge obstacle in their quest to land Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s replacement.
Rivals Liverpool, who are also eyeing a new striker this summer, have narrowed in on one of the Toffees’ transfer targets.
While nothing is advanced yet, it could become spicy if both sides get into a transfer battle.
Everton striker Beto has stepped up in Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s absence. (Credit: Imago)
Lorenzo Lucca is a transfer target for Everton and Liverpool
The Toffees want Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca to replace Calvert-Lewin, but he’s also on Liverpool’s radar. [Messaggero Veneto]
Everton risk losing Lucca to rivals Liverpool as their recent Premier League dominance and consistent Champions League football offer the 24-year-old striker a higher-profile platform to showcase his talents, aligning with his ambition after a breakout season at Udinese.
Stats (Premier League) Calvert-Lewin
Matches 22
Goals 3
Assists 1
Calvert-Lewin’s Premier League stats.
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Under Arne Slot, Liverpool’s attacking system, with its emphasis on fluid movement and pressing, could suit Lucca’s physicality and finishing, integrating him alongside stars like Mohamed Salah.
Financially, Liverpool’s larger budget which is bolstered by £60million annual Champions League revenue, could outbid Everton’s wage offers and secure a heftier transfer fee, around £29 million.
Their global brand and Anfield’s allure might also outweigh Everton’s appeal, especially as Liverpool seek a long-term successor to Darwin Nunez.
Davd Moyes applauds Everton fans
Everton need a new striker in the summer. (Credit: Imago)
David Moyes could make the Bramley-Moore Dock pitch to Lucca
However, Everton can fight back with strategic moves.
The Bramley-Moore Dock stadium, opening in 2025, is a major selling point – offering Lucca a chance to become the face of a revitaliSed club in a state-of-the-art venue.
David Moyes could pitch a tailored role, guaranteeing Lucca regular starts as the focal point of attack, something Liverpool’s crowded forward line might not assure.
The Blues could emphasise their passionate fanbase and the prospect of hero status at Goodison’s successor, contrasting with a potentially rotational role at Anfield.
Financially, they could stretch their budget by offloading fringe players, freeing up wages to compete with Liverpool’s offer, while highlighting the £1.3billion economic boost from the new stadium as evidence of ambition.
Personal terms, like a lucrative signing bonus or performance incentives, could sweeten the deal.
By selling a vision of legacy and immediate impact, Everton might just sway Lucca to pick blue.
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