Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to former Everton manager Keith Wyness, would be a “perfect” summer addition for Newcastle United.
The 66-year-old, who ran a football consultancy advising elite clubs after serving as CEO of Goodison Park from 2004 to 2009, stated he would “hate to see” the 27-year-old leave Merseyside on the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast. However, he also acknowledged Everton might not be able to sign the player to a new deal.
According to The Telegraph (23 May), Newcastle are plotting a move for Calvert-Lewin in the summer transfer window.
The England international, who last played for the Three Lions in 2021, is only under contract at Everton until June 2025.
Calvert-Lewin made 38 appearances in a relatively injury-free 2023-24 campaign, notching eight goals and three assists.
Wyness backed the forward, who has hit 68 Everton goals in total, to return to the England setup in due course.
He told Football Insider‘s Insider Track podcast: “I think he’d be a perfect Newcastle number nine, to be honest.
“He leads the line very well, he’s got an eye for goal – and when he’s fit, he’s fantastic.
“I think he will resume his England place pretty quickly.
“He’s got one year left on his contract, which is why the £25million valuation makes some sort of sense for both clubs.
“I think Dominic may consider that move, and Newcastle and their fans may well be very pleased if they can get him.
“Does the lack of European qualification make the difference in terms of Newcastle being able to spend? It’s gone very quiet.
“But I think Calvert-Lewin is in the mould of the great Newcastle strikers.
“I’d hate to see him leave Everton. I certainly hope he stays, but Everton have their own constraint in terms of what they can offer in a new contract.”
