Exclusive: Newcastle and Fulham race to sign Calvert-Lewin as talks open
Dominic Calvert-Lewin will have options to stay in the Premier League next season after his Everton exit, sources have told Football Insider.
Newcastle and Fulham are among the teams ready to hold talks and advance their interest over the next few weeks – with both clubs in the market for a new striker this summer.
Calvert-Lewin has confirmed he would be leaving Everton at the expiration of his contract, after nine years at Goodison Park.
It is believed the 28-year-old will have offers from clubs abroad, as well as those in the Premier League.
Calvert-Lewin expected to be in demand
Calvert-Lewin has shown throughout his Toffees career that when he is on form, he is a handful for some of the best defenders in the world.
The England international scored 71 times during his 273 appearances in all competitions for the Merseyside club, including the goal which saved them from Premier League relegation in 2022.
There will be no shortage of suitors for the forward, who has scored as many as 16 top-flight goals in a single campaign before.
However, Calvert-Lewin has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, and any buying club will be wary of his patchy fitness record.
Last season, the centre-forward started just 19 Premier League games for Everton, and only managed three goals.
Sunderland set sights on Doucoure deal
Meanwhile, Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Sunderland are considering a free transfer move for Abdoulaye Doucoure after his Everton exit.
The 32-year-old’s Toffees deal is up on Monday (30 June) and the Merseysiders have already confirmed he will be moving on.
Doucoure is on the list at Sunderland following their promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs last term.
The Black Cats are keen to add Premier League experience as they draw closer to agreeing high-profile deals for Habib Diarra and Reinildo.
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