Everton Striker Holds Off on Contract Extension, Future at Goodison Park Still Uncertain – Report
Dominic Calvert-Lewin Has Yet to Sign New Everton Contract, but Goodison Park Door Remains Open, Reports Liverpool Echo.
The outlet reported on Saturday, September 28, that the striker has yet to accept the contract extension offered earlier this year as he approaches the final months of his current deal.
While there remains a possibility that the England international may sign Everton’s latest offer, the 27-year-old could leave Goodison Park as a free agent at the end of the season if no agreement is reached.
Earlier reports this season indicated that negotiations between Calvert-Lewin and the club were not progressing, with no significant developments during the initial weeks of the campaign [Fabrizio Romano, September 22].
Will Dominic Calvert-Lewin leave Everton amid recent developments at Goodison Park? It remains unclear why Calvert-Lewin has hesitated to sign a new contract to extend his stay at the club, but it seems the England international will need some persuading to commit to Merseyside beyond his current deal.
The uncertainty surrounding Everton over the past few years likely hasn’t helped the situation, but the announcement that the Friedkin Group has agreed to a takeover could alleviate some of these concerns.
Although not a flawless center-forward, Calvert-Lewin has demonstrated this season that he remains Everton’s most reliable goal scorer.
Losing him without any compensation, even with Armando Broja as a potential replacement, would be a significant setback for the team.
Ideally, a resolution will be reached in contract talks before the season ends.
While the Blues will want to avoid overpaying for his services, they will also be eager not to let him leave for free.
