This summer will see a huge revolution occur at Everton, for more than one reason.
Chiefly, the new takeover will spearhead this, but with a whole host of contracts coming to an end as well, it represents a fine opportunity to usher in a new era with an overhaul.
However, not all who are due to leave will be welcomed by those within the club.
Some, frustratingly, may take things out of Everton’s hands though.
Jose Mourinho wants Dominic Calvert-Lewin
The latest on the future of Dominic Calvert-Lewin comes courtesy of Fotomac, who suggest that Turkish side Fenerbahce have identified the striker as a ‘primary’ target for January.
It is stated within the report: ‘Fenerbahçe, which could not get the efficiency they expected from En-Nesyri and Cenk Tosun, thinks that Dzeko will not be able to support the team in three competitions due to his age.
‘The yellow-navy blues, who aim to win the championship in all three cups with coach Jose Mourinho, are starting an operation to strengthen the hand of the Portuguese coach.
‘It turns out that the primary goal was to give the team a centre forward, and a plan was made. One target, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, whose contract with Everton will expire.
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‘It was claimed that the 27-year-old English striker, who did not receive the offer he expected from the Merseyside team, is ready for a new adventure and could leave the team in January.
‘It has been learned that Fenerbahçe will press the button on the transfer if the approval is received from Jose Mourinho and will push the conditions for Calvert-Lewin.’
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has already rejected one Everton contract this year, with his future remaining cloudy.
Dan Friedkin should offer Dominic Calvert-Lewin new Everton contract
If Dan Friedkin wants to make a big statement before the summer, and one that will be far safer than any huge January acquisition, he should hand the striker a new deal with urgency.
After all, he is quite comfortably the best striker at the club, and the team suffers dramatically in his absence.
Beto, despite his £25m price tag, is yet to live up to such a lofty figure, and lacks the general link-up play to ever really threaten Calvert-Lewin’s starting spot in the side.
And although the 27-year-old has suffered from a loss of fitness and form in recent years, at his very best we all know how clinical he can be.