Calvert-Lewin ‘to kick off Tyne-Wear rivalry’ as Sunderland transfer needed
Sunderland should be all over Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the upcoming transfer window, with the Everton striker’s future uncertain.
The Wearside outfit have secured a play-off spot and have the chance to travel to Wembley as they hope to get back into the Premier League.
Leeds United and Burnley have won automatic promotion this season, and Regis Le Bris’ team may have Sheffield United to contend with if they want to make it back to the top flight.
The Stadium of Light faithful will hope Wilson Isidor finds his goalscoring touch once again in the most pivotal matches of the campaign for the Black Cats.
Isidor needs help at Sunderland
Le Bris’ team will face QPR in the final fixture of the regular season as they wait to see whether Bristol City and Coventry can secure their places in the playoffs.
Sheffield United are the other team that may get a chance to win promotion at Wembley, and they’re seen as favourites to do so after pushing Leeds and Burnley for most of the campaign.
While the Black Cats’ fans will be confident about their prospects, Isidor’s 12-game goalscoring drought in the Championship will be a concern for them.
The Wearside outfit arguably need to bolster their attack in the upcoming transfer window, regardless of whether they return to the English top flight, and Calvert-Lewin seems like a realistic option.
Le Bris should push for Newcastle United target Calvert-Lewin
Isidor is Le Bris’ leading goalscorer this season, having found the back of the net 12 times, and Eliezer Mayenda is second with a tally of eight.
It’s clearly evident that the Wearside outfit need to bolster their ranks with a number nine capable of regularly finding the back of the net.
While Calvert-Lewin’s record at Everton over the past few seasons has been underwhelming, injuries have greatly hampered him.
Bryan King has told Goodison News that Newcastle United may push for the England international’s signature if Alexander Isak leaves.
| Competition (2024/25) | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Premier League | 22 | 3 | 2 |
The 28-year-old’s current contract with the Merseyside outfit expires at the end of the season, and he could be available on a free transfer soon.
Sunderland should kick off the Tyne-Wear rivalry before they even have a chance to face Eddie Howe’s team in the Premier League by competing for Calvert-Lewin’s signature.
Top-flight outfits may be put off by the centre-forward’s recent record, potentially opening the door for the Wearside club to make a move.
The 28-year-old has shown his qualities in the past, and the Stadium of Light could possibly be the place where the striker can restart his career.
Even if the Black Cats fail to win promotion, they’ll have someone like Calvert-Lewin to push them to the top of the Championship table, making his addition something Le Bris should push for at the Stadium of Light.