Exclusive: Everton star refuses offer to stay, as Manchester United’s plan to steal him fast yields fruit. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has turned down an Everton contract extension offer despite interest from Manchester United, TEAMtalk can confirm. United appear to be preparing to sign Dutch attacker Joshua Zirkzee this summer. However, it has been suggested that they team him with another new centre-forward.
According to reports, Everton forward Calvert-Lewin is one of the choices, along with Ivan Toney. Catch the Euros from anywhere in the globe with ExpressVPN for less than £6 per month. TEAMtalk can confirm that the Toffees player is on United’s radar. He is the second big-name Everton player on United’s radar this summer, after centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, who Erik ten Hag is interested in signing. However, although the most recent bid for the latter was instantly rejected, Calvert-Lewin is considerably more likely to move on. Indeed, TEAMtalk sources say he is poised to quit the club this summer.
That’s due to his existing deal at Goodison Park. DO NOT MISS: Manchester United striker targets: EVERY possibility connected for the summer 2024 transfer window. Calvert-Lewin declines Everton stay. Calvert-Lewin’s previous contract extension with Everton was in March 2020. Since then, fitness issues have caused his contract to expire without making a significant impact – he played 32 Premier League games last season, scoring seven goals, but in 34 league games over the previous two seasons, he scored only seven goals.
And TEAMtalk can confirm that Calvert-Lewin has turned down the Toffees’ latest contract offer. And if no new contract is reached, he can depart for free next summer. In this instance, the normal course of action is to sell the summer before the free exit, ensuring that the club receives a fee. United are all ears as they await Everton’s decision.
