Everton star Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
(Credit: Imago)
Pranav Shahaney
Sun 8 June 2025 9:57, UK
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to be out of contract at the end of June, making him a free agent this summer.
The England international has been linked with a transfer for the past few months and it appears that his days on Merseyside are numbered.
He has been a regular for the Toffees since his move from Sheffield United in 2016, but has been plagued by injury issues.
David Moyes
David Moyes has not seen Calvert-Lewin at his best. (Credit: Imago)
Manchester United join Nottingham Forest and Newcastle in race for Calvert-Lewin
Manchester United are owned by the Glazer family and INEOS Limited, with the former holding a 48.9 per cent stake and the latter, 28.9 per cent.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, through his company INEOS, owns a minority stake and he is a billionaire who’s looking after the football operations.
Competition Appearances Goals Assists
Premier League 239 57 18
League Two 20 5 1
EFL Cup 16 12 1
FA Cup 14 3 3
League One 11 – –
Premier League 2 9 4 2
Europa League 5 – –
National League North 5 6 –
Europa League Qualifying 4 1 –
EFL Trophy 2 1 –
Calvert-Lewin’s career stats.
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He has been tasked with getting the Red Devils back on track and his side are eyeing a striker in the summer.
According to Fichajes (8 June), United have joined Nottingham Forest and Newcastle in the race to sign Calvert-Lewin.
Along with the Old Trafford outfit, West Ham and Tottenham are also interested and the 28-year-old is expected to listen to all the offers with an Everton exit likely.
Beto
Beto was the go to number nine for Everton this past season. (Credit: Imago)
Everton make mistake in letting Calvert-Lewin run down his deal
Calvert-Lewin’s decision to run down his contract has cost the club a significant transfer fee that could have been reinvested into the squad.
As a proven Premier League striker with 57 goals in 239 appearances, his market value could have fetched a substantial sum, especially with interest from clubs like Newcastle and Manchester United.
Everton’s financial struggles, compounded by Profitability and Sustainability Rules constraints, make losing a valuable asset for free particularly damaging, limiting their ability to sign replacements or bolster other areas.
Allowing Calvert-Lewin’s contract to lapse reflects poor strategic planning, a recurring issue with players like Ross Barkley.
In the future, Everton must prioritise timely contract negotiations or sell players earlier to secure fees, ensuring financial stability and squad competitiveness, especially under new ownership and with the move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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