wilson88 Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is not close to signing a new contract as Newcastle monitor the situation. wilson88

The news outlet reports that the situation between Everton and Calvert-Lewin is still not moving forward with talks over a new contract for a number of reasons, one of which is the club’s financial problems. ( wilson88 )

Everton have been found guilty of breaching Premier League profitability and sustainability rules and have been deducted eight points and fined for the 2023-24 season. The club are facing pressure to sell more players in the near future, so extending the contracts of their current players is not a topic of discussion anytime soon.

With Calvert- Lewin ‘s current deal entering the final year of his current deal, Everton’s only chance of securing a deal for the England striker will be in the January transfer window, but with his disappointing early-season displays and his physical condition looking less than 100 per cent, it is unlikely that a buyer will be found.

Newcastle United have been monitoring Calvert- Lewin ‘s situation for some time and are prepared to make a pre-contract offer to sign him on a free transfer next summer rather than splashing out on Everton in the middle of the season, amid concerns over PSR rules.