In a recent report, transfer insider Pete O’Rourke stated that Everton are set to enter contract talks with Dominic Calvert-Lewin. It has been claimed that the Toffees are open to holding talks with the English forward over a new deal that would keep him at Goodison Park beyond 2025.
Calvert-Lewin’s Decent Numbers At Merseyside
Calvert-Lewin has been a good performer for the Toffees in the final third this season and has managed to bang in some important goals for them in the Premier League. The English forward has scored four goals and picked up one assist in 11 matches for the Merseyside outfit during this campaign across various competitions.
The 26-year-old has given a good account of himself by averaging 1.7 shots and 0.6 dribbles per 90 minutes in the Premier League. However, he lacked quality when linking up play deep inside the opponent’s half based on his pass completion rate of 52% in the top tier of English football (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at Goodison Park will expire in 2025, so Everton need to tie him down to a new deal if they want to keep hold of him for the long run.
Should Everton Boss Sean Dyche Keep Hold Of Calvert-Lewin?
Calvert-Lewin can create some space for himself to get a few strikes in at goal. He can be a decent finisher in the final third when he is playing at the top of this game. The English talent can even make some driving runs with the ball but is in dire need of improving his link-up play in and around the opposition penalty box.
Calvert-Lewin is still good enough to play for Everton in the Premier League every week. However, frequent injuries have often halted his progress at the Merseyside club.
Still, there is no denying that the English forward remains one of the first names in Sean Dyche’s teamsheet. Plus, he is good enough to help the Toffees steer clear of relegation trouble in the Premier League over the next few years. Thus, Everton would be wise to keep hold of him for the long run as he could play a key role in turning the Merseyside club’s fortunes around for the better in the not-too-distant future.
