West Ham United chairman David Sullivan is not expected to splash out £40 million on Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer, as per talkSPORT. The radio station revealed on its website that West Ham has joined the list of Premier League clubs interested in signing Calvert-Lewin.
With the striker entering the final year of his contract at Everton, clubs like West Ham may wait until later in the summer transfer window for a potential deal at a lower price. Currently, Sullivan is hesitant to approve such a high fee for a player with a history of injuries.
It’s no secret that Julen Lopetegui is looking to bolster his attacking options this summer, especially with Danny Ings and Michail Antonio falling short in terms of goal-scoring last season. Antonio, at 34, could be heading towards an exit from the club as he nears the end of his career.
While Calvert-Lewin would be a valuable addition to West Ham, concerns about his injury record persist. Since his move to Everton in 2016, he has missed a significant number of games due to injuries, especially in the last two seasons. This injury frequency, averaging close to 12 missed games per season, raises some doubts about his reliability as a Premier League striker
The Hammers have been linked with players like Matias Soule and Steven Bergwijn, which could be safer options for the club.
It’s important for clubs to carefully consider different players before making big transfer decisions. The transfer market is always full of excitement and possibilities for teams like West Ham!
