West Ham United ready cut-price deal for Calvert-Lewin, Everton exit on cards
West Ham United are preparing to approach Everton over a January deal forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to GiveMeSport.
The news outlet reported on Monday (13 January) that Graham Potter’s side have identified Calvert-Lewin as a replacement for the injured Niclas Fullkrug and hope a cut-price deal can be agreed with Everton.
West Ham have been monitoring the developments at Goodison Park as the forward enters the final months of his contract [TEAMtalk] and are encouraged to make a January move with no contract renewal in sight.
West Ham United want to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Under Julen Lopetegui, West Ham could have completed a £20million move for Calvert-Lewin last summer [Joe Thomas].
The 27-year-old was offered to the Irons via intermediaries for an initial £35m, and the long game could be set to pay off in East London.
Calvert-Lewin was expected to be a hot commodity in the winter transfer market as his Everton contract nears expiry, but no reported interest from Serie A has materialised in a concrete approach.
His reliable fitness record, considering the Hammers are without Fullkrug, Michail Antonio and Jarrod Bowen, has encouraged Potter to pursue a move this month.
However, from his 16 Premier League starts this season, Calvert-Lewin has scored twice for Everton, and any potential move could tempt Newcastle United and Atalanta to enter the race.
From a financial perspective, Calvert-Lewin would be an astute first signing for Potter, but concerns remain regarding his ability to be a consistent goalscorer in the top flight.
While he would have the talented duo of Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Paqueta to provide chances in East London, it is still a massive risk to take at this stage with only a seven-point gap to the relegation zone.
Regardless, should Potter believe the England international is the man to lead the new era at the London Stadium, Tim Steidten must move fast.
In other West Ham news, the Irons have received a new bid for Edson Alvarez.
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