‘Wouldn’t rule it out’ - Transfer saga not over after Newcastle United make £25m offer
Everton told Newcastle United to stump up £40million for Dominic Calvert-Lewin earlier this summer
Newcastle United could make a late swoop for Dominic Calvert-Lewin before the window slams shut, according to reports.
The Telegraph reported earlier this summer that the Magpies made an approach for the striker. A bid worth around £25milion was reportedly rejected - with Everton demanding a staggering £40million.
Calvert-Lewin’s stock has fallen in recent years despite once being billed as first-choice backup to Harry Kane with England. A string of injuries and poor form has resulted in him falling down the pecking order at international level.
The 27-year-old somewhat rediscovered his form last season, scoring seven Premier League goals to help keep Everton up. Newcastle are well-stacked up front, with Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson arguably the best duo in the division.
William Osula’s arrival from Sheffield United also gives the Magpies an understudy should either established striker become sidelined. But according to Everton News, Newcastle remain admirers of Calvert-Lewin and could bid again before the August 31 deadline.
The Three Lions international would offer a different profile, with Calvert-Lewin renowned for his aerial abilities. Just one year remaining on his contract has Goodison chiefs concerns and the striker is thought to but keeping all options open.
"I still wouldn’t rule Newcastle out of this," reporter Graeme Bailey told the site: “There’s still two weeks to go. Newcastle like him a lot. He still hasn’t signed that contract.
"(There is) nothing imminent, but I think over the last two weeks I wouldn’t rule anything out. I think there’s still interest there from a few teams.”