In a recent report, The Telegraph (subscription required) mentioned that Newcastle United are stepping up their efforts to sign Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer. It has been claimed that the Magpies are pushing ahead with a move to bring the English striker to St. James’ Park this off-season.
Calvert-Lewin’s Impressive Form In Premier League Football
Calvert-Lewin enjoyed a decent campaign at the Merseyside club as he produced a handful of impressive displays for them in front of the opponent’s goal. However, he was far from a consistent forward as he scored just eight goals and picked up three assists in 38 appearances for Everton last season in multiple competitions.
The 27-year-old was a reliable performer in the final third based on his average of 2.3 shots, 0.6 key passes and 0.4 dribbles per game in the Premier League. However, he was woeful with his ball distribution in the final third, as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 56.9% in the English top tier (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at Goodison Park will run out at the end of next season which could open the door for the Magpies to sign him on a cut-price deal later this summer.
Is Calvert-Lewin A Decent Fit For Newcastle United?
Calvert-Lewin is proficient at finding a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He has got the vision to create the odd chance for others around him on the offensive end of the field and can make some driving runs with the ball as well when he is playing with confidence on the field.
However, the English striker has to find a way to improve his ball distribution up top. Still, he has got a wealth of experience in the Premier League and won’t take much time to settle into life at St. James’ Park if Eddie Howe can find a way to bring him on board this summer.
Calvert-Lewin would inject more goals into Newcastle United‘s frontline and could serve as an ideal understudy to Alexander Isak at the Tyneside club. At 27, he is about to enter his prime which makes him a good fit for the Magpies in the short-term.
