Time to go: Dyche must finally ditch Everton star who earns 6x more than Branthwaite

Sean Dyche’s Everton side have enjoyed a brilliant week on the field, with back-to-back 2-0 Premier League wins against Nottingham Forest and Merseyside rivals Liverpool at Goodison Park. However, despite their on-field success, the club’s financial situation remains a concern, with the Toffees recently breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability (PSR) rules, resulting in an eight-point deduction.

The club’s defensive record has been a huge help in their bid to retain their ever-present Premier League status, conceding just 48 times – a record bettered by only the top three in the division. However, their form in front of goal has been a major concern, with the Toffees scoring just 36 times this season – a record only bettered by bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United.

One player who has struggled in the attacking third this season is striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The 27-year-old has only managed six Premier League goals this season, and has looked a shadow of his former self. Despite his goalscoring tally, Calvert-Lewin has only managed 14 Premier League goals in his last 63 outings, with the striker missing over half the games in 2021/22 and 2022/23 through injury.

Calvert-Lewin’s huge weekly wage of £100k-per-week makes him the club’s fourth-highest earner, behind Abdoulaye Doucoure, Jordan Pickford, and Andre Gomes. His wage is also over six times more than promising youngster Jarrad Branthwaite, who has impressed this season, featuring 31 times in the Premier League and attracting interest from Manchester United.

Given his poor goalscoring form and injury record, it’s clear that Calvert-Lewin is no longer the player he once was. The club should look to part ways with the striker in the summer, with the Toffees potentially saving £5.2m a year in wages. The 6-foot-2 striker is out of contract in the summer of 2025, and this summer may be the last opportunity for the Toffees to make any money from any sale of the long-serving asset.

However, the club may have to rethink their £40m valuation of the 27-year-old, given his recent injury record and contract situation. It’s highly unlikely that the Toffees will receive a fee in that region, and they may have to settle for a lower offer.

In conclusion, Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s time at Everton appears to be coming to an end. The striker’s poor goalscoring form and injury record have made him a liability, and the club would be better off selling him in the summer. The Toffees could potentially save £5.2m a year in wages, and could use that money to bring in a new striker who can help the team score more goals.

The club’s defensive record has been a huge help in their bid to retain their ever-present Premier League status, but their form in front of goal has been a major concern. The Toffees have only scored 36 times this season, and have struggled to find the back of the net on a regular basis.

Sean Dyche’s side have enjoyed a brilliant week on the field, but their financial situation remains a concern. The club’s breach of the Premier League’s PSR rules has resulted in an eight-point deduction, and they will need to be careful to avoid any further sanctions.

The club’s highest earners, including Calvert-Lewin, will need to be looked at in the summer, as the Toffees try to reduce their wage bill and comply with the Premier League’s financial rules. The club’s young players, such as Jarrad Branthwaite, will need to be given more opportunities to shine, and the Toffees will need to be smart in the transfer market to bring in players who can help the team score more goals.

In the end, it’s clear that Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s time at Everton is coming to an end. The striker’s poor goalscoring form and injury record have made him a liability, and the club would be better off selling him in the summer. The Toffees could potentially save £5.2m a year in wages, and could use that money to bring in a new striker who can help the team score more goals.

The club’s defensive record has been a huge help in their bid to retain their ever-present Premier League status, but their form in front of goal has been a major concern. The Toffees have only scored 36 times this season, and have struggled to find the back of the net on a regular basis.

Sean Dyche’s side have enjoyed a brilliant week on the field, but their financial situation remains a concern. The club’s breach of the Premier League’s PSR rules has resulted in an eight-point deduction, and they will need to be careful to avoid any further sanctions.

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