In what could see them find their replacement for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Everton are now reportedly plotting a move to sign an impressive Serie A striker who's as tall as Peter Crouch.
Everton plotting Calvert-Lewin replacement
In The Friedkin Group's first summer in charge, Everton could yet be in for a busy transfer window. The Toffees will be desperate to finally move beyond relegation battles as they move into their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season - and that could yet see a number of reinforcements arrive to boost David Moyes' side.
What should be at the very top of Everton's wishlist ahead of a potential summer of arrivals is a fresh striker. As things stand, Calvert-Lewin is set to depart as a free agent when his contract expires at the end of the season, leaving those in Merseyside short in the goalscoring department.
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Everton could be set for a summer transfer window of sweeping change.
Whilst Beto has shown signs of life under Moyes, it wouldn't be absurd to suggest that Everton's Calvert-Lewin replacement lies in the transfer market and perhaps in Serie A. Already, the Toffees have been linked with shock moves for the likes of Dusan Vlahovic in recent months. Now, however, a fresh name in Italy has reportedly emerged.
According to The Boot Room, Everton are now plotting a move to sign Lorenzo Lucca from Udinese this summer. The forward has enjoyed a solid campaign, scoring 12 goals in all competitions, and if Moyes wants a fresh presence to lead his line, the Italian can certainly offer that.
Standing at a stunning 6 foot 7, Lucca is as tall as Premier League icon Peter Crouch and could yet follow in the Englishman's footsteps by starring on Merseyside - albeit for the opposite team.
Lorenzo Lucca
With Crystal Palace and West Ham United also reportedly interested in the 24-year-old, Everton should make their move as soon as possible this summer.
"Strong" Lucca would be instant upgrade
Although losing an academy graduate will be far from ideal this summer, it's been one year too many since Calvert-Lewin has been at his best, and Everton could yet benefit from his departure if they sign Lucca. The Udinese man has that aforementioned height, instantly making him a presence wherever he finds himself in the coming months.
Described as "strong and powerful" by football talent scout Jacek Kulig back in 2021, Lucca has only reached new heights ever since and is now starring in Italy's top flight.
With 12 goals to his name in all competitions - nine more than Calvert-Lewin - Everton would be landing an instant improvement in their frontline and one that could make all the difference in the Premier League next season.