Manchester United have been linked with a move for free agent Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Newcastle have now reportedly held talks with the England international
Newcastle have reportedly entered the race to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who is available on a free transfer after leaving Everton. Calvert-Lewin spent nine years at Everton, scoring 71 goals in 273 games, and decided to leave the club this summer after his contract expired.
Manchester United have been linked with a move for the 28-year-old, but Newcastle have now emerged as a potential destination. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is a long-term admirer of Calvert-Lewin, with the Magpies having previously attempted to sign him last summer.
And a new report from talkSPORT claims that Newcastle have held talks with Calvert-Lewin about making the move to St James' Park this summer. The report also notes United's interest in the striker, while Leeds are said to have enquired but been unable to meet his wage demands.
Newcastle are in the market for a new goalscorer to provide competition and support for Alexander Isak, after it was confirmed that Callum Wilson has left the club following the expiration of his contract.
Wilson spent five years at Newcastle, scoring 47 goals in 113 games, and was in talks about an extension. However, an agreement was unable to be reached and Wilson announced his departure on Monday.
"To all you Magpies, it's time to say goodbye after an unbelievable few years at the Toon," Wilson said. "Thank you for everything. We stood strong together through the highs and some lows to help the club experience new heights.
"I am so proud to have worn the iconic number 9 shirt and to have added a little more history to it. Scoring at the Gallowgate end really is as special as they say. All good things come to an end, but there's no doubt Newcastle United will always have a place in mine and my families hearts."
Calvert-Lewin could be an ideal replacement for Wilson and the fact that Newcastle can offer him the opportunity to play in the Champions League could be a major selling point given United have failed to qualify for Europe.
Calvert-Lewin has struggled with injury problems in recent years and previously opened up about the impact they have had on his mental health. "The love and support helped carry me through," Calvert-Lewin said back in 2022.
"One thing I learned this season is that everyone in whatever walk of life is fighting battles you know nothing about, and there is no shame in finding someone to talk to and being open and honest with yourself about how you really feel.
"To all the young kings suppressing emotion I advise you to talk, to a friend, family member or someone that will listen, talking saved my life."
yoocisuz
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Calvert Lewin is no good quality player, so wasteful and less productive. How the hell do you spend on such a player. Yet there are lots of options of hungry younger players out there. Damnnn
mewabinopz
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Manchester United must be relegated next season due to the fact that they're not doing anything in the transfer window , look at how Liverpool has signed players and man city , Arsenal, Chelsea and the teams that came from championship are signing but Manchester United are on Mbeumo but doing nothing , Onana and Hojlund should not start next season costing the team in every match , Hojlund can't even score goals but he insists he doesn't want to leave, Onana can't even save but he's not moving, what a hell is going on at Manchester United ? Sir Jim Raticliffe came to Manchester United with zero knowledge and now Glazers are silent doing nothing . I just pity myself and all the Manchester United fans because this club is not even supposed to be playing in premier League because even a league one team is a thousand times better than Manchester under Sir Jim Raticliffe and the Glazers family. why can't they sell off the club and it gets out of financial issues? when you see Glazers loughing you may think they're planning but they're empty.
hmmm let hope for the best
Alpasino72
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Newcastle should quickly sign this guy, before man u board makes the mistake of signing this dude
Jikbkmnpy
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A player that want a champions league team but he can't even put his old team there. that's useless
yaccdkmnt
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Let thisan be signed by Newcastle. Oshimen is far far better than this man though united has to pay 50$
fukbeilnpu
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what a joke! how is he even better than what we already have. if they really want to improve on goal scoring, they shouldn't even entertain this deal.
AlwaysSoccer
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Wow, how far have Man Unitee fallen. They can't even get a Free transfer over the line😬...what has happened to that club🥴
denbdknrt
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man u plz hurry up the days are gone
denbdknrt
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amorin what are you waiting for??
ksantos
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the suitors have a clear cold bench that this guy needs to warm
MukisaGerald
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Manchester United must be relegated next season due to the fact that they're not doing anything in the transfer window , look at how Liverpool has signed players and man city , Arsenal, Chelsea and the teams that came from championship are signing but Manchester United are on Mbeumo but doing nothing , Onana and Hojlund should not start next season costing the team in every match , Hojlund can't even score goals but he insists he doesn't want to leave, Onana can't even save but he's not moving, what a hell is going on at Manchester United ? Sir Jim Raticliffe came to Manchester United with zero knowledge and now Glazers are silent doing nothing . I just pity myself and all the Manchester United fans because this club is not even supposed to be playing in premier League because even a league one team is a thousand times better than Manchester under Sir Jim Raticliffe and the Glazers family. why can't they sell off the club and it gets out of financial issues? when you see Glazers loughing you may think they're planning but they're empty.
Nikadlnuy
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Newcastle always follow wea united go
vudbirt
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I remember the geordies laughing at him last game of the season when he missed another sitter ? hmmmm
BREEZE_WEST
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Never ever say your true feelings out … bottle it up inside .. when you pass you’d have a nice story to tell God
sabiu2k
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food