Everton hopeful about extending Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s stay

I’m a fan of his, but I think everyone has got themselves ready to move on so this will upset the detractors who thought they were rid of him.

I’d defend him ability-wise, but we’d need to believe we can keep him fit.

I'm not sure Football Insider's sources are one hundred percent reliable. has there been any confirmation from Goodison News?

Funny. Big Dunc's stats are broadly the same. 9 years I think, 272 appearances, 72 goals.

If he’s fit and can stay that way then, yes, I’m for it.

If there are any question marks over his fitness though then he should probably become someone else’s problem.

If he stays, he will be useful to have in the squad and it won't be the end of the world.

Key for him, whether he stays or goes, is to stay fit and is used correctly. He's never been prolific, but when used properly under Ancelotti, he was at his best for a period.

Beto is Beto. We've not seen enough of Chermiti to judge him yet, but he is only 20 years old, so injury free, he is an option. I doubt we will retain Broja, even on loan and for me, he's not an out and out striker.

Dare I say it, if Dominic stays and is injury free, it might take the priority off that position and allow us to focus on the right hand side and a creative midfielder.

No thanks.

Calvert Lewin averages 1 goal every 3 games for Premier league minutes played, and he can't stay fit as good as touch that hes got.

Beto is 1 in 2, and remains fit - and appears to have a physique that can handle the demands.

Assuming we sign a first choice number 9, it's who would be the better back up?

I'd think the better bet is to release Dom, and keep Beto as someone to put in, if say a Delap or equivalent needs taking out of the firing line.

The question is can we afford for a £20m striker to be a back up.

Beto looks capable of getting 10-15 goals a season, and on that basis I would keep him.

Strikers who can finish more than 1 in 4 chances would be a welcome change

far better footballer than Beto and when 100% fit can give defenders a torrid time. We can’t get a fee for him but we can get one for Beto. Yes Beto scores but he’s also prone to barren patches, think it’s pretty much a 50/50 between them, but like I say keep DCL, sell which is the key part Beto and boost spending power ?

Moyes was quite candid in his press conference. And realistic. We could finish 17th, but can finish 13th. Wants 3 wins from the last 3 games. All good. Until he spoils it by saying we probably go into the Fulham game as underdogs.

However, encouraging words about Harrison Armstrong, who is back training at Finch Farm. It doesn't sound like we will see him until pre-season, but the manager spoke highly of him and there is the interview on the club website with him having just signed a new 3 year contract. He seems very level headed and is a good player with potential.

I’ve always liked, and defended, this lad. Put him up front with Richarlison and a decent winger and we’d be back in business.

Stats can be distorted imo, especially when I remember DCL, breaking through and playing a lot more as a wide midfielder than he played up front.

I have always liked him as a player and feel that he has been a victim regarding the way the club, was run for years.

I personally don’t think Beto is the answer but, one thing he has shown is that we definitely needed freshening up at the top of the pitch because it feels like Dominic, has been the only genuine centre forward in our club for years, which is absolutely pathetic when you think about it

Let him go. Get a better one.
No sentimentality towards him at all.

Well one of the jarg sites reckons he's had his contract offer withdrawn.

18 goals in 97 games in four season, works out at £1.2m a goal from his wages.

Will be interesting who he starts tomorrow up top. That will point to who Moyes wants to keep.

Gaute #13

"Let him go. Get a better one"

Revolutionary And foolproof!

An excellent back up striker. Just not quite at the level you want of the star man.