Newcastle United And Arsenal Lock Horns For England International Dominic Calvert-Lewin
The Gunners Are Still Looking For A Top Striker In The Current Window
Newcastle United is apparently in competition with Arsenal to acquire Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin this month, according to reports. Per the Daily Telegraph, Newcastle is interested in signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin. They may submit a late bid in the winter transfer window to test the waters. The Magpies are looking to add another striker to their squad to improve their chances of surviving in the Premier League.
It seems that the 24-year-old will find himself amid a transfer fight. Newcastle will compete with Arsenal for the services of the Everton striker.
The Story Involving These Premier League Clubs; Where Will The Player End Up?
When Calvert-Lewin joined Everton from Sheffield United in the summer of 2016, he was considered a young prodigy. He has made significant progress since then. After establishing himself as one of the most dangerous strikers in the Premier League during his time under previous Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti.
He has scored in double figures in the Premier League in each of the previous two seasons, with a prolific total of 21 goals in 39 appearances for Everton last season. Also a full-fledged member of the England national team, he has 11 caps to his record. The attacker is a backup for Harry Kane in Gareth Southgate’s squad.
The English centre-forward has battled with fitness this season. But he has still managed to score a goal every two games when he has been available. Since last summer, Calvert-Lewin has been heavily linked with a transfer to the United Arab Emirates. West Ham also has an interest in signing Calvert-Lewin. However, the club’s £60 million value of the player may deter them. Newcastle, a club flush with wealth, has now joined the battle to recruit him, becoming the latest team to do so.
Even though the Magpies just acquired Chris Wood from Burnley for a reported £25m, Calvert-Lewin has remained a target for the club’s management. They are focused to get a possible deal done to recruit the England international from Everton internally. As the Magpies continue their search for a new talisman, Calvert-Lewin is hailed as the most likely candidate to follow in the footsteps of legendary No. 9 Alan Shearer.
Newcastle United will face heavy competition from Arsenal
Newcastle’s current strikers are all in their late thirties or older, signalling that the club’s strikeforce is in desperate need of a makeover. Calvert-Lewin has a track record of success in the Premier League. He may serve as a focal point in the attacking third. His finest years are yet ahead of him.
Newcastle United will face heavy competition from Arsenal, who has long admired the Everton player. The Gunners are in the midst of a striker crisis. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is out of favour and the contracts of Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah expire at the end of the campaign. Arsenal’s main target, Dusan Vlahovic, has rejected their advances. He has instead signed a contract with Juventus this month. Calvert-Lewin has emerged as a viable alternative to Alexander Isak, who is also a candidate.
According to the current situation, Everton expects to receive late proposals for their star striker from possible suitors. But they are unlikely to authorise a trade. Their vulnerable position in the league means that the Toffees might be drawn into the relegation battle at any time.
His goals could be the difference-maker in their relegation battle. Although Everton is now in disarray, it would not be shocking if Calvert-Lewin left the club in the summer to pursue a more promising opportunity elsewhere. Arsenal still has a strong interest in the player. Late bids could trigger this deal in the favour of the Gunners.
