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Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin looks increasingly likely to leave the club after failing to agree on a new contract.
The 28-year old is a free agent and is interested in a move to Italy though will consider all options.
Everton revealed on Monday that they had offered new contracts to Seamus Coleman and Idrissa Gueye and were continuing ‘to liaise with representatives’ of both Cavert-Lewin and Michael Keane. But talks with the striker appear to have broken down.
Speaking on the High Performance Podcast, Calvert-Lewin — who has been with Everton since 2016 — revealed his desire to play in a ‘winning environment’ to help his Champions League and England ambitions.
‘I have to be careful with what I say because I am still contracted to Everton, I have a long history with Everton and a big respect for the club,’ he said.
‘The main thing for me is I want to win, I want to be in a winning environment. After the last three or four seasons it has been about survival.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s nine-year career as an Everton player appears to be coming to an end
The striker scores against Tottenham in January, one of just three league goals last season
Everton say they have offered new contracts to Seamus Coleman and Idrissa Gueye (pictured)
‘When I started my career I wanted to play in the Premier League, play for England a go to major tournaments with England and play in the Champions League. I have played in a major tournament for England, I have played in the Premier League, but I haven’t played in the Champions League. There are still things I would like to achieve before my time is done.
‘To have the opportunity to decide potentially where that place will be. If it gives me the best opportunity and environment to win and score goals, then that would be the return of me to the England team and playing in the Champions League.
‘That has been my driver to play at the highest level possible. My representation of that is the Champions League, World Cups, Euros and getting into that bracket of elite players.’
Calvert-Lewis has earned 11 England caps, scoring four goals for the national team.
Despite being a member of the squad to reach the European Championship final in 2021, Calvert-Lewin has not featured for the national team since.
