- Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored just twice in fifteen league matches this season
- Sean Dyche admitted earlier this season that he was at risk of losing the striker for free
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According to reports, Fiorentina are interested in signing Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin in January.
The Toffees star has struggled in front of goal so far this season, scoring just twice in 15 Premier League appearances.
The 27-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season and he is available to hold talks with European clubs over a pre-contract agreement in January.
According to meItalian journalist Gianluca DimarzioFiorentina could be tempted to make a move for Calvert-Lewin next month.
Everton have become known as a selling club in recent years, with Anthony Gordon and Amadou Onana raising large sums to help the finances.
Earlier this season, manager Sean Dyche admitted he would rather lose Calvert-Lewin for nothing next summer than jeopardize their Premier League status by cashing in during the January window.
Fiorentina are interested in a January transfer for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin
The 27-year-old’s contract with the Toffees expires at the end of the current season
“I think the bigger prize in this case is Premier League football for Everton Football Club,” Dyche said in October.
“The first priority since I came here is to secure our status. We obviously had to raise money during the trip, but luckily we never went so far as to give away players at any price.
‘We can still make decisions on situations and I can’t see anything other than Dom will definitely be here until the end of his contract and then hopefully beyond.
‘I obviously have an opinion about player trading, players in, players out, contracts. Kev (sporting director Kevin Thelwell) will look after the business side of the club and we have worked quite well together so far. We’re pretty much on the same page in what we think.”
Everton could be in a stronger position to lose Calvert-Lewin for free after the club’s takeover was confirmed on Thursday.
The Friedkin Group have been officially announced as the club’s new administrators – with stability said to be the key message the Texas-based billionaires want to send to fans.
Dan Friedkin, the stunt pilot and aviation expert worth £4.8 billion, will lead the new empire and has appointed Marc Watts as executive chairman, while Ana Dunkel will join the board as finance director. Colin Chong will continue in his role as interim CEO.
Friedkin said: “Dear Evertonians, I would like to express my gratitude for your continued support.
The Friedkin Group, led by Dan Friedkin, has been confirmed as the new owners of Everton (Roma president Dan Friedkin pictured)
“I am extremely proud to welcome one of England’s most historic football clubs to our global family, The Friedkin Group.
“Everton represents a proud legacy, and we are honored to become trustees of this great institution. The Friedkin Group is a diverse family of companies with a global presence in industries including sports, automotive, entertainment, hospitality and adventure.
“In all our efforts, we strive to deliver extraordinary experiences that ignite people’s passions. We are pleased to bring this ethos to Everton and the Liverpool City Region.
‘Although we are new to the club, we fully understand the vital role Everton plays in local culture, history and the lives of Evertonians here and around the world. We are deeply committed to honoring this legacy while making a positive contribution to the community, economy and people of this remarkable city.”