Arsenal have earmarked Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a potential signing in the January transfer window.
The England striker has had a frustrating campaign, much of which has been spent laid up on the sidelines due to a fractured toe.
Building on a superb 2020/21, during which he scored 16 goals and created another three, the 24-year-old netted in the first three matches of the new campaign before suffering his setback.
When will Calvert-Lewin be fit?
Everton boss Rafael Benitez confirmed before Monday’s clash with the Gunners that Calvert-Lewin is set to miss out for another two to three weeks because of the problem – and that must come as music to the ears of Mikel Arteta and Edu.
Benitez, who has watched his side crumble with Calvert-Lewin laid up, knows only too keenly the importance of the forward.
Equally, though, the Toffees’ financial situation is desperate – and that could force them into a January sale.
Suitors such as Arsenal might have been put off making a move for Calvert-Lewin had he still been carrying his injury, but he will have had an opportunity to prove his fitness by the time he returns in mid-December.
Indeed, by the time the January transfer period rolls around, he should be back up to full match sharpness and, having spent three months laid up, should be bursting with energy and fresh for the run in.
This is great news for whichever team Calvert-Lewin finds himself at in February 2022.
Arsenal will certainly have their say in the debate should they wish, but they will face an arm wrestle with Everton to get their man.
The signs are, though, that it is one they may win. Everton have been linked with in-form Zenit St Petersburg forward Sardar Azmoun, who has previously been associated with Arsenal, with the Iranian a possible like-for-like replacement.
Clearly making such a move at such a delicate juncture would be a risk, but financially it would put Everton in a far better place. After all, Azmoun is out of contract in June and would be available relatively cheaply.
Calvert-Lewin, meanwhile, will command a huge price given his Premier League track record and what he could potentially bring to Arsenal, who will be delighted to see him back in action soon – but not as quickly as Monday.
Hobeimz
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He will be a flop
That was what you said abt Ramsdale.
samediokon
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Me too....i don't like DCL that Much.... wasn't a real threat tho
desdilns
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let's just try him he can bi great
BenjaWilz256
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I don't even no what is the problem with arsenal??? why going for injury player is there no other player that are fit outside there
Any player can get an injury bro. Don't blame him for being injured
Yendenop
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I don't even no what is the problem with arsenal??? why going for injury player is there no other player that are fit outside there
ZENITH457
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I’m not sure getting DCL is good business. He’s injured too much and he really hasn’t been consistent. I’m afraid he’ll end up being another wellbeck
15 goal plus each season without a penalty nigga he is good , he is just not in the right squad
Wemlmnoru
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Worst ever signing 🥲for arsenal
Once Arteta want to sign Ramsedale yu said the same words to oppose the decision
Bueabeituz
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Worst ever signing 🥲for arsenal
Hacaiklprs
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He will be a flop
cemabpruyz
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I’m not sure getting DCL is good business. He’s injured too much and he really hasn’t been consistent. I’m afraid he’ll end up being another wellbeck
vizaeklnz
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Arsenal Mid-field lacks creativity.Hence, Calvert Lewin might not enjoy his stay in Arsenal
nomcklpr
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You are mad, So this guy was afraid of Liverpool so he pretended to be injured 😂😂😂
Capeioru
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The price tag is too high for him
Can’t find any price tag mentioned. 40mil is still well worth it and get rid of Auba and Laca in Jan for good. Auba is a disgrace to Africa in last season and half. All he interested in is materialistic things like fancy cars. Thinks he is Renaldo. Not even close my man.
Humancal44
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we don't want him please
Who do you want?
bupacdnrs
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we don't want him please
Gunners4ever❤
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Aubameyang is fit and he's not scoring as he would like . Bringing in a guy who has a fructured toe might not be the best .
He has recovered now
Malcom85
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Aubameyang is fit and he's not scoring as he would like . Bringing in a guy who has a fructured toe might not be the best .
meabelrs
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The price tag is too high for him