Overview

• Calvert-Lewin officially left Everton on July 1 following the expiry of his nine-year contract with the club.
• The 28-year-old striker departed after failing to agree new terms, publicly expressing a desire for a 'new challenge'.
• Over his Everton career, Calvert-Lewin made 273 appearances and scored 71 goals, ranking him among the club’s top Premier League scorers.
• Manchester United and Newcastle United are reported to lead the race for his signature, with other clubs also monitoring his availability.
• His decision coincides with Everton’s broader transitional phase marked by financial scrutiny and pending infrastructure projects.