West Ham United pursues a new striker through contacts with Everton about Dominic Calvert Lewin, Football Transfer reports.
After a disappointing Premier League season, the Hammer hopes to strengthen offensive options for next season.
Graham Potter’s team worked hard to score goals last season and once again heavily relied on Jarrod Bowen.
The Hammer is exploring the possibility of British striker Calvert-Lewin, who has a free transfer this summer, with the player’s current contract expires on June 30.
The 28-year-old reportedly rejected an extension of Everton’s contract, indicating that he spent nearly a decade preparing for new challenges in Merseyside.
West Ham is ready to provide better salary for Calvert Lewin
The striker, who earns about £100,000 a week at Goodison Park, has experienced different runs in recent seasons due to frequent injuries.
Despite his injury, he was still highly praised and Hammer believed that he would be ideal for the game style under Porter.
West Ham is willing to surpass Calvert-Lewin’s current salary to secure his signature.
Hammer is preparing for a life without Michail Antonio. The experienced striker has been a crucial figure in the club for years and his contract was exhausted after a conversation that was lagging behind short-term extensions.
Graham Potter admires British striker
Porter saw Calvert-Lewin as an ideal choice for his team, a forward who could effectively lead the line, paddle from the front and provide a focus for West Ham’s offense.
West Ham’s early interest and willingness to raise Everton clauses suggest they are serious contenders to landing forwards this summer.
Moving to West Ham will provide Calvert-Lewin with a new start and a chance to reignite his career under the offensive manager.
Although the Hammers can sign Calvert-Lewin, they may lose Mohamed’s Kudes due to Newcastle United’s interest.
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