Manchester United are closing in on a major transfer coup, as Everton star Dominic Calvert-Lewin has rejected a contract extension offer from the Toffees. According to TEAMtalk sources, Calvert-Lewin is expected to leave Goodison Park this summer, with United leading the race for his signature.
The 25-year-old striker has been on United’s radar for some time, with manager Erik ten Hag keen to bolster his attacking options. And with Calvert-Lewin’s contract situation at Everton reaching a critical point, the Red Devils are poised to pounce.
Calvert-Lewin’s current deal expires next summer, and Everton are keen to avoid losing him on a free transfer. As a result, they have offered him a new contract, but the striker has turned it down. With no new deal in place, Everton are now facing the very real possibility of selling Calvert-Lewin this summer, or risk losing him for nothing next year.
United are not the only club interested in Calvert-Lewin, with Newcastle and Arsenal also keeping tabs on the situation. But according to TEAMtalk sources, United are in the driving seat, with Ten Hag convinced that Calvert-Lewin is the man to lead his attack next season.
The Dutch manager has been impressed by Calvert-Lewin’s pace, power, and finishing ability, and believes he would be the perfect partner for Joshua Zirkzee, who is also expected to join United this summer. With Ivan Toney also on United’s radar, Ten Hag is building a formidable attacking unit, and Calvert-Lewin is seen as a key part of that plan.
Everton, meanwhile, are bracing themselves for a major transfer battle. The Toffees have already lost Richarlison to Tottenham this summer, and the thought of losing another key player is a daunting prospect. But with Calvert-Lewin’s contract situation reaching a critical point, they may have little choice but to sell.
The transfer saga is set to dominate the headlines in the coming weeks, with United, Everton, and Calvert-Lewin himself all waiting to see how the situation plays out. One thing is certain, however – Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s future is set to be one of the most talked-about transfer stories of the summer.