‘Source have confirmed’….- Report : everton in talk to keep star at Club update emerges as Everton make contract offer

Everton are keen to keep Dominic Calvert-Lewin at the club and have opened talks over a new contract, according to TEAMtalk.

   On September 20, the press agency reported that the Toffees had offered the England international a contract.

   He is understood to have suitors in both England and Europe, but there appears to be strong interest from Germany.

   The report reads: “One of those is striker Calvert-Lewin, who has been the subject of much speculation and is wanted by several Premier League sides, is in the final year of his contract and will be able to negotiate terms with clubs from January.

   “Some have said he has decided to leave the club but sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that Everton are in contract negotiations which are now underway. The option for him to stay at the club is on the table and a contract offer has been made  .

   “Calvert-Lewin can assess his chances as he has suitors in England and across Europe and sources say he has very strong options in Germany.”

   Everton must be open to selling Dominic Calvert-Lewin

   Calvert-Lewin’s seemingly lukewarm acceptance of a contract offer, amid interest from other clubs, suggests his commitment to the Toffees may be faltering.

   Given his inconsistent form and frequent fitness issues in recent seasons, the club must take the approach of simultaneously exploring potential replacements while engaging in contract talks.

   If Calvert-Lewin does decide to move, a decent transfer fee could mitigate the financial impact, especially given that his current market value may not reflect his peak form due to these concerns.

   This scenario allows Everton to prepare for his possible departure by either reinvesting financially in the squad or balancing the books, which is not entirely undesirable given the right circumstances.

   Losing the 27-year-old would certainly not be the end of the world for the club and they would be better off signing a more versatile number one.

   Calvert-Lewin’s ability forces the team to play in a special way and getting someone who can drift wide and give more of the ball can be beneficial.