West Ham United have taken step forward in their pursuit of a new striker by initiating contact with Everton regarding Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to Football Transfers.
Following a disappointing season in the Premier League, the Hammers are looking to strengthen their attacking options for next season.
Graham Potter’s side struggled to score goals last season and once again relied heavily on Jarrod Bowen.
The Hammers are exploring the possibility of signing English striker Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer this summer, with the player’s current contract set to expire on June 30.
The 28-year-old reportedly rejected a contract extension from Everton, suggesting he is ready for a fresh challenge after spending nearly a decade on Merseyside.
West Ham are ready to offer better wage to Calvert-Lewin
The striker, who earns around £100,000 per week at Goodison Park, has endured a mixed run in recent seasons due to recurring injuries.
Despite his injuries, he is still highly rated and the Hammers believe he would be the ideal fit for their playing style under Potter.
West Ham are willing to exceed Calvert-Lewin’s current salary to secure his signature.
The Hammers are preparing for life without Michail Antonio. The veteran forward, who has been a crucial figure at the club for years, is set to depart when his contract runs out this summer after talks over a short-term extension stalled.
Graham Potter admires the English striker
Calvert-Lewin is seen by Potter as an ideal fit for his team, a striker who can lead the line effectively, press from the front, and provide a focal point for West Ham’s attack.
West Ham’s early interest and willingness to improve on Everton’s terms suggest they are serious contenders to land the striker this summer.
A move to West Ham would offer Calvert-Lewin a fresh start and a chance to reignite his career under an attacking manager.
While the Hammers could sign Calvert-Lewin, they could lose Mohamed Kudus due to Newcastle United’s interest.
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So when Graham Potter makes it abundantly clear that his aim is to bring the average age of the squad down, garbage like this based on pure guesswork just ends up winding up the fanbase
We’re not in for Calvert Lewin for three easy reasons
1. His age… whilst he may only be 28, his injuries have put paid to him being a top class premier league striker – those days are past him
2. As just mentioned – too many injuries to ward anyone club off. West Ham will not be signing yet another injury prone striker whilst both Antonio and Fullkrug are on their books
3. His salary… there’s no way we’re going to pay this guy £100k a week only to see spend more time on the sidelines than on the pitch
If only social media stopped worrying about how to get clicks and focused on stories with substance
Antonio is a slightly different circumstance West Ham standing by their duty of care which in high stakes cut throat times we are in when it comes to elite sport i feel West should be commended for their stance regarding Antonio and i am sure i speak for all decent football fans in continuing to wish him and his family well the football should look after it people that fall upon difficult and traumatic times not enough clubs do i can think of many that would have just cancelled his contract and left him and his young family to it
Unfortunately this is the standard we can realistically achieve.
Gone so far backwards since 2023 it’s unreal
I can’t believe we are even talking about calvert lewin signing for us another has been with a bad injury record you would think after fullrkug fiasco the powers that be would know better but yet here we are again so much for young hungry players it’s a complete farce all the promises made by the owners that never come to fruition we desperately need new owners ones with the ambition to take the club forward and challenging for the top of the premier league and the cup competitions if things carry on they way they seem to be going we will be relegated next season and that may well bring about a situation where we would struggle big time to get back up
I agree we have become also ran club! All down to Sullivan,Moyes and Lopetegui!!! We should’ve bought victor boniface or victor gymerios then of Coventry. As we could attract good players due to playing in Europa league and our league position.We won’t achieve anything until Sullivan and Brady sell up as they won’t back any manger with transfer funds.Sullivan is happy to sit in mid table and make a profit and see his bank balance and shares increase in value.Why us suffering season ticket holders put up with terrible football of very low quality!
What are we doing?.. Offering a pay rise to a player that can’t get a new contract with Everton?..I am starting to believe that Sullivan is actually running the club into the championship so the valuation will be more attractive to a potential buyer..We are sleep walking into the abyss..There is no anger from our fanbase…4000 signatures for the bsout campaign tells you that apathy has set in…The stadium was the start of this malaise…Too many tourists now that will turn their backs as soon as we fall through the trap door…RIP WHU.
He’s 28
Vastly injury-prone
Wants £100,000(+) p.w.
Has quite an average scoring rate
Maybe worth on a paid if he’s fit basis (?)
I am very disappointed with the youth policy at the club, we don’t give enough youngsters the chance to play, They would play dads army , very boring football
Another Danny Ings…..plus injuries
Sigh ……….. let’s hope there are 3 hopeless clubs below us like last season.