Dominic Calvert-Lewin wrote his name into Everton folklore when he scored the decisive goal against Crystal Palace on Thursday to spark wild scenes of celebration as the Toffees secured Premier League football at Goodison Park for another season.
Everton boss Frank Lampard can now begin planning in earnest for the 2022-23 campaign and will soon turn his attention to assessing his list of transfer targets and also given consideration to which players he wants to sell.
But he may have to do without Calvert-Lewin with the Blues hero wanted by Arsenal and Newcastle. Lampard has a decision to make on Calvert-Lewin's future and must decide whether to cash in on the England striker and use the money to strengthen elsewhere to persuade him to remain with the Blues.
Mirror Sport has the latest Everton transfer news and rumours, including .
Calvert-Lewin 'fresh challenge' claims
Calvert-Lewin is ready to quit Goodison Park, despite becoming a hero for Blues fans with his late winner against Crystal Palace to secure their Premier League future, according to Football Insider. They report that a source close to Calvert-Lewin suggests he wants "to leave in search of a new challenge" after a difficult season at Everton. Arsenal and Newcastle are keen on the England striker and he is said to prefer a move to the Gunners.
Arsenal are said be in the market "for a proven, powerful centre-forward under the age of 25" with there being some doubts over the futures of Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah., who are both out of contract in the summer Coincidentally, Everton face Arsenal on Sunday at the Emirates in what could be Calvert-Lewin's last game for them.
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Hammers keen on Kean
Former Everton manager David Moyes reportedly wants to return to his old club to sign Moise Kean. Everton offloaded Kean to Juventus on a two-year loan deal last summer after the Italian striker failed to live up to his £24.5million price tag. Kean, 22, has managed just six goals for Juventus, but Moyes feels he could do a job for the Hammers. Moyes wants a striker to build on another successful for West Ham and is interested in snapping up Kean according to Tuttosport.
Gallagher talk grows
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has enjoyed another impressive season on loan at Crystal Palace , earning an England call-up. It remains to be seen if Gallagher can become a regular under Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge and Lampard can offer him more first-team opportunities at Everton. Lampard worked with Gallagher during his time as Chelsea boss and has seen his potential at first hand. Speculation continues to link Gallagher with a move to Goodison Park, with Football London the latest source to suggest the pair could be reunited at Goodison Park.
