Everton’s start to the 2024/25 season has been disastrous, with three defeats from three in the Premier League.
However, despite the poor results on the pitch, the Toffees did manage some respectable business in the transfer window, bolstering Sean Dyche’s squad with several new signings.
But after such a bleak start, thoughts are already turning towards the January transfer window. While Everton fans might be hoping for more quality additions, there are players within the current squad who could be questioning their futures at Goodison Park.
One such player is Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The striker has been at the centre of transfer speculation for months, with his future at Everton increasingly uncertain.
Clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal were linked with him during the summer, as well as Newcastle United, who were reported to be seriously interested in bringing the England international to St James’ Park.
Calvert-Lewin is now in the final year of his contract, and according to the Daily Mail, Everton could be willing to cash in on him during the January window.
The club may feel this is their last chance to secure a transfer fee for the 26-year-old, especially if he continues to resist signing a new contract. It’s been claimed that a new deal was offered to him over the summer, but he has yet to commit.
The striker’s form and fitness have been major concerns in recent seasons, and while Calvert-Lewin was once regarded as one of England’s top forwards, injuries have hampered his progress.
His current deal expires at the end of the season, and his performances so far this campaign haven’t suggested a return to his best form.
This presents a dilemma for both Everton and Calvert-Lewin. While the club might want to recoup some cash in January, the striker’s market value is not what it once was.
Still, there could be suitors. Clubs like Newcastle might remain interested, but it’s unclear whether they’d view him as a starting striker, especially given the impressive form of Alexander Isak.
If Calvert-Lewin is willing to accept a role as a backup, it might indicate how keen he is to leave Everton. The fact that a new contract is still on the table but remains unsigned suggests the striker may already have his sights set on a move away from Merseyside.
Ultimately, both player and club face tough decisions ahead of January. Everton must decide whether to cut their losses and move Calvert-Lewin on, while the striker himself will need to consider whether a potential move would see him playing a supporting role elsewhere. Either way, his future at Goodison Park looks increasingly uncertain.