Keith Wyness: West Ham could sign Everton star for '£25m' after extension rejected

Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has insisted signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin should be a “no-brainer” for West Ham this summer.

Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – suggested it would cost between £25-30million for Everton to cash in on their star forward.

Football Insider revealed on 15 July West Ham have made an enquiry about signing Calvert-Lewin this summer.

The east Londoners are in the market for a new centre-forward and have shortlisted the 27-year-old among multiple options to strengthen up front.

Calvert-Lewin has failed to agree terms on a new deal at Goodison Park ahead of his contract expiring in June 2025.

West Ham should take chance to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Wyness believes the Englishman is a top Premier League striker when he’s fit and West Ham should take up the chance to sign him.

He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “I think we are looking around about the £25-30million mark.

“He has only got a season left, but there is no doubt when he’s fit he’s a Premier League striker of the highest order.

“He was on the verge of the England team and got selected when he had a run of fitness.

“Thanks to Sean Dyche being genuinely patient and really clever about the way he handled his injury situation last season. He did lay him off when he really needed him back, but he still stuck by the player and his body.

“I think whoever gets Calvert-Lewin will be very lucky. I think he’s a genuinely good Premier League striker.

“He’s turned down the contract offer from Everton right now. There is only one year left on his contract, so that’s why I’m putting him at that lower level.

“I’m hoping that there is a way to keep him if the Friedkin takeover gets settled. I think in the new stadium, Calvert-Lewin would love to play there and is a great Everton player.

“I think he gets the club and understands it. I wouldn’t like to see him go, but if West Ham could pick him up for £25million, that’s a no-brainer to me.

“I would take him if they can. He’s quality provided he’s fit.”

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