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title: "Newcastle: Deal for Calvert-Lewin is ‘one to watch’, says Ben Jacobs"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-dominic-calvert-lewin-transfer-news-latest-rumours-howe-pif/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Will Seager"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2022-08-01T12:15:56Z"
modified: "2022-08-05T10:11:47Z"
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# Newcastle: Deal for Calvert-Lewin is ‘one to watch’, says Ben Jacobs

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/)’s pursuit of Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is ‘one to watch’, according to CBS journalist Ben Jacobs.**

### **The Lowdown: Howe’s striker pursuit**

Despite Chris Wood’s arrival at St James’ Park in January, Magpies boss Eddie Howe appears keen on signing another out-and-out striker before the summer transfer window closes.

Callum Wilson remains the Toon’s first choice at number nine, given his excellent goalscoring record on Tyneside, with [20 goals in 46 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/callum-wilson/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/123682/verein/762) for the club.

However, the 30-year-old only [played 18 games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/callum-wilson/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/123682/plus/0?saison=2021&verein=762&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=) in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) last season, being ruled out for a large chunk of the campaign with a serious calf injury and a hamstring issue.

### **The Latest: Jacobs’ news on Calvert-Lewin**

Considering Wilson’s injury woes, Jacobs believes that Newcastle are interested in Calvert-Lewin, having held a long-term admiration for the striker, who [has been linked](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-everton-dominic-calvert-lewin-27114765) with the Magpies over the summer.

Speaking with [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88040204-newcastle-58-goal-striker-on-the-radar-at-st-james-park), the reliable journalist claimed: “Calvert-Lewin has been a player historically on Newcastle’s radar but they’ve not moved at this point and Everton are probably trying to keep him now that Richarlison has gone to Spurs. \[It’s\] one to watch, though, during the window.”

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### **The Verdict: He’d be a great signing**

Hailed a [‘top striker’](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/epl/top-stories/evertons-carlo-ancelotti-praises-top-striker-dominic-calvert-lewin/articleshow/82514674.cms) by former Toffees manager Carlo Ancelotti, it is easy to see why Howe is a big fan of the 25-year-old.

Over 163 appearances in the Premier League, Calvert-Lewin has amassed [45 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dominic-calvert-lewin/leistungsdaten/spieler/306024/plus/0?saison=ges) in an inconsistent Everton team.

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Having ranked in the 95th percentile for aerial duels won over the past year when compared with other forwards from Europe’s top five leagues (via [FBRef](https://fbref.com/en/players/59e6e5bf/Dominic-Calvert-Lewin)), the England striker would provide Howe with a tactical alternative to Wilson, who tends to run behind defences, getting on the end of long overhead passes.

Therefore, if Newcastle do decide to go all-in for the Everton striker, he could be a great addition to the Magpies’ squad.

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