Chelsea plot move for Dominic Calvert-Lewin as alternative to Benjamin Sesko
Chelsea have added Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin to his long list of possible summer signings, according to the daily mail.
The Blues are “monitoring the development” of Calvert-Lewin, who they see as a cheaper alternative to RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, whose transfer could cost up to £60m, the report added.
Chelsea are interested in Sesko but are aware of the stiff competition for the 21-year-old's signature. Arsenal and manchester united. The Slovenian also rejected two offers from Saudi Arabia.
If they are not in the best position to complete the transfer of the Leipzig goalscorer, Calvert-Lewin is being “evaluated” as an option and there is interest from “others.” first division Also those of his rivals, according to the newspaper.
He is set to begin the final year of his contract at Goodison Park. Everton have offered him a new contract and would like him to stay, but a transfer to one of the Premier League's top teams could be too good to turn down for the Englishman.
The 27-year-old put his injury problems behind him and made 32 Premier League appearances for the Toffees last season, scoring seven goals as they narrowly avoided relegation once again.
According to TransfermarktCalvert-Lewin's valuation is around £19m, but it remains to be seen how much Everton would want if they were to sell him.
Calvert-Lewin would be the perfect cheap acquisition
Chelsea are under pressure to sell several players this summer to raise funds and two strikers, Armando Broja and Romelu Lukaku, are expected to leave for good in the transfer window.
A move for a center forward is imperative, but with other areas of the team also in need of rebuilding, Chelsea cannot afford to spend a significant portion of their transfer budget on a single player.
However, with Chelsea unwilling to compromise on quality, Dominic Calvert-Lewin fits in perfectly and, although he is not the youngest option, at 27, there is still a considerable portion of his career ahead of the striker.
To be fair, scoring seven goals for a defensive team like Everton is a commendable return in the Premier League. In the past, Calvert-Lewin has produced more superlative numbers, especially under Carlo Ancelotti a few years ago.
His experience playing in the Premier League will stand him in good stead if he joins Chelsea and he would also be a worthy competitor to Nicolas Jackson for a place in the starting XI.
It is not yet known which other Premier League teams are interested in Calvert-Lewin, however, he would be a solid addition for Chelsea if they could sign him for a nominal fee.
