Everton ‘find Calvert-Lewin replacement’ as major £26m Kleindienst update drops
Everton are continuing to shortlist targets for the summer transfer window, with their attack in desperate need of reinforcements.
While David Moyes’ return to the Toffees has been a success, it has become clear that plenty of areas new to be improved upon.
In attack, Everton have become considerably poor and have only netted 36 goals in 35 matches.
This concern has only become more heighten as Dominic Calvert-Lewin looks increasing likely to leave Everton when his contract expires next month.
Targets have been identified to replace the England international, with Moyes now told what needs to happen for Everton to sign in-form striker Tim Kleindienst.
Everton to battle Tottenham and West Ham for Kleindienst
Multiple Premier League sides are eyeing the situation regarding Kleindienst.
The striker has been on fire this season for Borussia Monchengladbach and has recently become a German international thanks to his performances.
So far this season, the 29-year-old has netted 16 goals in the Bundesliga and picked up seven assists in just 30 matches.
This has helped the German side push for European football as they sit just three points off seventh place.
| Tim Kleindienst’s stats this season in the Bundesliga | |
| Appearances | 30 |
| Goals | 16 |
| Assists | 7 |
| Penalties scored | 1 |
Now, according to CaughtOffside (5 May), Everton are one of numerous teams fighting for his signature.
Everton are said to be in the market for a striker to replace Calvert-Lewin, who looks set to depart in the coming weeks.
It is believed that the German side may have to sell their prized striker if they do not qualify for Europe.
A fee of £26million could prise him away from the club, but both Tottenham and West Ham are just two teams who are also keen.
Outside of England, Roma, AC Milan and Bayern Munich are all watching the situation carefully.
Kleindienst would be a phenomenal signing
The ability of Kleindienst cannot be understated. The striker has been exceptional for many years now and is rightly earning the plaudits.
Despite only been capped for Germany last year, he now has four goals for his country in just six appearances.
Even last season before he moved to Borussia Monchengladbach, he netted 14 goals for FC Heidenheim to help them reach the Europa Conference League despite the club only just being promoted.
If Everton get this transfer over the line, he could be transformative for their attack and finally end their bluntness in the oppositions box.