Newcastle would sign ‘fantastic’ player right now if they could agree personal terms

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Newcastle United may need a new striker through the door this summer as Callum Wilson’s injury issues persist, leaving Eddie Howe’s side lacking depth.

Indeed, Newcastle don’t have much depth in the striking department at the moment, and getting a new body through the door this summer is vital.

Newcastle have been linked with a number of strikers during this transfer window, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin is said to be someone the Magpies are keen on.

Speaking on NUFC Matters, Ben Jacobs has been discussing Newcastle’s interest in Calvert-Lewin, and he says that the striker is someone Newcastle would buy if they could agree personal terms with the player.

Newcastle would sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Jacobs shared what he knows about Newcastle’s interest in the ‘fantastic’ player.

“Dominic Calvert-Lewin is still a player Newcastle would buy if they could agree terms with the player, but they were not able to do that in the lead-up to the PSR deadline, when it was about Everton, Minteh and Calvert-Lewin going the other way,” Jacobs said.

“Just because things go quiet doesn’t mean Newcastle won’t return, but at this stage I’m told they’re not in active talks to reignite that Calvert-Lewin deal.”

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s current contract situation

Newcastle would sign Calvert-Lewin if they could agree personal terms, but the striker’s current wages may mean a deal wouldn’t be worthwhile.

Indeed, according to Spotrac, Calvert-Lewin is on £100,000-a-week.

That would make the striker one of Newcastle’s better-paid players, and after scoring just nine goals in the last two Premier League seasons, it’s hard to justify signing Calvert-Lewin on such lucrative terms.

Of course, at his best, Calvert-Lewin would absolutely be worth that sort of wage, but it’s been a long time since we’ve seen Calvert-Lewin produce his best form.

This is still a potential move Newcastle could make, but Calvert-Lewin would seemingly have to shift his contract expectations for a deal to be done.