With Dominic Calvert-Lewin on course to depart Everton as a free agent this summer, The Friedkin Group have now reportedly set their sights on signing an experienced Premier League rival as a replacement.
Calvert-Lewin to hand Everton fresh striker problem
Although Calvert-Lewin’s influence across the last two years can be disputed, Everton will still need to replace their striker if he goes on to depart as expected next month. Without him, the Toffees have just Beto to call on and whilst he showed glimpses of his true quality for the first time under David Moyes, he will still need ample competition next season.
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The numbers suggest that losing Calvert-Lewin could even be a blessing in disguise for the Toffees. They’ll need to add more firepower as a result, but that should be seen as the chance to land a major upgrade and form a partnership with Beto, who is not far away from the level that Moyes desperately needs him at.
To that end, names such as Corinthians forward Yuri Alberto and even former forward Richarlison in what would be a sensational return. The Brazilian swapped Merseyside for North London in a move worth £60m in 2022 but could now be on his way back as Everton commence a new era at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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Friedkin will undoubtedly want to make a statement as they head into a new era, especially in their first summer transfer window, and that could see Moyes receive some impressive backing.
Top of the Everton wishlist on that front should be signing a striker. That’s not to say it’ll be Richarlison or, indeed, Alberto, however. Instead, it could be a Premier League veteran who arrives in the coming months.
Everton eyeing Callum Wilson swoop
According to reports relayed by GiveMeSport, Friedkin are now eyeing a summer swoop to sign Callum Wilson from Newcastle United this summer. The forward’s future is still undecided at St James’ Park. Although talks have commenced over a new deal, he remains on course to leave as a free agent next month, potentially allowing Everton to move in.
Losing Calvert-Lewin on a free and replacing him without spending a penny on transfer fees would be an impressive move by the Toffees, who could be helped by the fact that the striker is represented by the same agent as midfielder Dwight McNeil.
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A player who is only 12 goals away from joining the Premier League’s 100-club, Wilson could take his place in the history books at the Hill Dickinson Stadium next season.
His injury history will be a concern, but Wilson’s quality should be in no doubt. The forward has received impressive praise from Eddie Howe throughout his time in Tyneside, including when the Newcastle boss told reporters after thrashing Brighton & Hove Albion in 2023: “He’s been incredible and I feel that his performance was right up there with one of the best I’ve seen him play, purely from a tactical perspective.”