everton An investigation has now been launched into a “powerful” striker who could be allowed to leave his current club this month, according to reports.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin returns to the goalscoring charts
Before david moyesBack at Goodison Park, Dominic Calvert-Lewin struggled in front of goal throughout the game. Premier LeagueBut the striker opened the scoring in the weekend’s 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Moyes impressed Based on Calvert-Lewin’s performance, he said: “The biggest thing today is that he behaved like a real number nine at times today.
“He makes the centre-backs worry, he is a threat, he is challenging and wins a large proportion of aerial duels. He was involved in everything and there were a lot of really good things going on today.”
Despite the Englishman’s recent return to form, his future on Merseyside remains largely in doubt, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season and a number of clubs linked with a move.
Relevant
As a result, the Toffees may need to bring in another striker this month, something they have now succeeded in First concrete move to sign Monaco player Brel Embolo By reaching out and asking about his availability.
West Ham have made the same move but Como is believed to be leading the race to sign the striker, so there could be fierce competition for Embolo’s signature this month.
Monaco are believed to be willing to sanction the striker’s departure this winter after signing Mika Bires, and Moyes is keen to strengthen his forward side, so this is a deal that makes sense for all parties.
What Embolo can bring to Everton
The 27-year-old has Rich experience He has proven himself in both the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 in the Europa League and Champions League, putting up impressive numbers in front of goal over the past five full seasons.
season |
League appearances |
target contribution |
2019-20 |
28 |
16 |
2020-21 |
31 |
11 |
2021-22 |
29 |
13 |
2022-23 |
32 |
14 |
2023-24 |
5 |
1 |
The Switzerland international missed almost the entire 2023-24 season due to injury, but has since successfully returned to Monaco’s starting lineup and scored. three Number of goals scored in the last five games.
Journalist Josh Bunting was full of praise for the former Borussia Monchengladbach man at the start of the 2022-23 season and outlined his main strengths.
Moyes hopes Calvert-Lewin has turned things around after scoring last time out, but a move for Embolo this month would still be worthwhile given his record in front of goal and his run-making ability. .