Everton say they are still in talks with Dominic Calvert-Lewin over a new contract but it looks like the striker will be leaving the club this summer given his comments
13:33, 09 Jun 2025
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 3: Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Ipswich Town FC at Goodison Park on May 3, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Dominic Calvert-Lewin could leave Everton this summer(Image: Visionhaus, Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Everton have confirmed they are still in discussions with Dominic Calvert-Lewin's representatives about his future at the club, despite recent comments suggesting he may be preparing to leave.
Calvert-Lewin, 28, joined Everton from Sheffield United in August 2016 and has made 274 appearances and scored 71 goals, including a vital goal against Crystal Palace in May 2022 that helped the club avoid relegation.
Over the past four years, Everton have consistently found themselves battling against relegation. However, the return of David Moyes as manager in January sparked a revival in form, and with The Friedkin Group's ambitious new ownership and plans for a stunning new stadium, the club's future looks promising.
However, it is uncertain whether Calvert-Lewin, whose contract expires on June 30, will be part of this bright future. Everton released a statement on Monday saying that they "continue to liaise with representatives of Michael Keane and Dominic Calvert-Lewin", but rumours suggest both players may depart when their contracts end later this month.
Everton also announced that Abdoulaye Doucoure, Ashley Young, Joao Virginia, Asmir Begovic, Mason Holgate and Neal Maupay will all leave the club at the end of their contracts. Loanees Jack Harrison, Jesper Lindstrøm, Orel Mangala and Armando Broja will return to their parent clubs. Meanwhile, in the Under-21s, prospects Owen Barker, Jack Butler, Luke Butterfield, Billy Crellin, Matthew Apter, Zan-Luk Leban and Jack Tierney will also leave Everton this month.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Goodison Park on January 19, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Calvert-Lewin last scored in January(Image: Michael Regan, Getty Images)
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In a recent episode of the High Performance Podcast, Calvert-Lewin, who has earned 11 England caps and scored four international goals, said: "I have to be careful with what I say because I am still contracted to Everton, I have a long history with Everton and a big respect for the club.
"The main thing for me is I want to win, I want to be in a winning environment. After the last three or four seasons it has been about survival. When I started my career I wanted to play in the Premier League, play for England and go to major tournaments with England and play in the Champions League.
"I have played in a major tournament for England, I have played in the Premier League, but I haven't played in the Champions League. There are still things I would like to achieve before my time is done.
"To have the opportunity to decide potentially where that place will be. If it gives me the best opportunity and environment to win and score goals, then that would be the return of me to the England team and playing in the Champions League.
"That has been my driver to play at the highest level possible. My representation of that is the Champions League, World Cups, Euros and getting into that bracket of elite players."
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Calvert-Lewin has scored just 17 Premier League goals in the past four seasons and last played for England in 2021 after battling injuries in recent years. He was previously linked with the likes of Manchester United, Newcastle and West Ham.