JUST OUT; Everton gave an involuntary shudder

Sources say no forward movement has been made on a new deal for Calvert-Lewin Sean Dyche has admitted the forward could be sold in the final days of the window and it is believed the club are expecting strong interest.

Calvert-Lewin informed Everton of his desire to join Newcastle when the two clubs were in negotiations over a deal,The Toffees have seen multiple contract renewal offers rejected by their 27-year-old talisman.

Sean Dyche has hinted that it will be a quiet final week of the transfer window for Everton but we understand that work is being done on deals behind the scenes.

Everton are also at risk of losing Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the final days of the window, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract.

Dyche is desperate to keep the England international but Everton could be forced into accepting a bid to avoid losing him on a free transfer, Sean Dyche also continued Everton’s financial situation may force them to accept an offer for Dominic Calvert-Lewin next week despite his desire to keep the centre-forward.

Sources say no progress has been made on a new deal for Calvert-Lewin – meaning this week could be the last chance to sell Calvert-Lewin.

As things stand, the England international can sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January 2025.

Newcastle moved for the striker earlier in the summer window but were priced out of a move by Everton – who may now be forced to reevaluate their demands if they are to bank a transfer fee for him.

He has started both of the Toffees’ Premier League fixtures in the new campaign as he continues to prove his fitness.

Calvert-Lewin was the top scorer for Sean Dyche’s side in the 2023-24 campaign, scoring eight goals in a relatively injury-free campaign.

He has hit 68 goals in total for the Toffees since joining the club from Sheffield United in 2016 but now looks likely to leave for a new challenge.