Everton star Dominic Calvert-Lewin emerges as Newcastle's top target to replace striker

By premiernews On May 23, 2024

Injury-plagued Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has emerged as a surprise target for Newcastle.

talkSPORT understands Eddie Howe is a long-time admirer of Calvert-Lewin and tried to sign him two summers ago.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is attracting interest from Newcastle as he enters the final year of his Everton contract.

Calvert-Lewin is in the last year of his Everton contract and Newcastle believe he could be available for a minimal fee.

Newcastle must sell before they can add reinforcements to their squad this summer and, despite the striker's contract approaching its expiry date, Everton are not expected to let Calvert-Lewin leave cheaply.

Howe has sounded out the Everton hitman in preparation for the departure of Callum Wilson, who is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia.

Calvert-Lewin would therefore be a direct replacement for the 32-year-old who signed a new contract at St James' Park last September.

Despite enduring a frustrating season due to injury, Calvert-Lewin featured 38 times for the Toffees.

Howe will be sure to help take the striker's game to the next level and improve on his seven league goals this season.

Meanwhile, the Newcastle boss remains interested in out-of-favour Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, while Valencia's Giorgi Mamardashvili is another option between the posts.

The Magpies are currently on an end-of-season tour of Australia before a host of stars prepare to Euro 2024 and the Copa América this summer.

Eddie Howe is looking to add firepower to his front line ahead of next season's domestic push.Credit: AFP

Callum Wilson in line for a St James' Park exit this summer with interest from Saudi clubCredit: Getty

Newcastle beat Tottenham on penalties in a friendly match in Melbourne on Tuesday and will face an A-League All Stars team on Friday morning UK time.

However, Howe's men will have one eye on this weekend's FA Cup final between manchester united and city of manchester which could allow them to qualify for Europe for the second consecutive season.

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If Manchester City retain the FA Cup on Saturday, the Magpies will be assured of a place in next season's Europa Conference League thanks to their seventh place finish in the league.

But a win for Erik ten Hag's side would knock Newcastle out of Europe entirely, at the expense of the Red Devils.

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