TalkSPORT pundit urges Arsenal not to go and buy £60m striker this summer

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TalkSPORT pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor believes that Arsenal should steer clear of trying to sign Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer.

There is a growing possibility that the Toffees may be relegated to the Championship and last night’s defeat at Burnley has dragged them into an almighty dogfight.

The 3-2 defeat at Turf Moor means that Frank Lampard’s side are only one point above Sean Dyche’s Clarets with nine Premier League games remaining.

Four of Everton’s final nine games are against Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal.

The doom and gloom around Goodison Park is building and the club looks drained of all belief and confidence that they can beat the drop.

However, if the blue half of Merseyside does get relegated to the second tier of English football there will be huge financial ramifications that will have to be offset.

Richarlison, who scored both goals last night, is likely to seek a new challenge whether Everton stay up or not.

But the Everton hierarchy may have no choice but to cash in on Calvert-Lewin as well to ensure the club is in a healthy financial position.

Arsenal’s interest in signing Calvert-Lewin has reportedly ‘cooled’, according to the Telegraph.

The 25-year-old hasn’t scored since August and an injury-plagued season has contributed to Everton’s downfall, but Agbonlahor feels that Mikel Arteta should steer clear of the former Sheffield United youngster, valued at £60million.

Speaking on talkSPORT, the former Aston Villa striker said: “Someone asked me, ‘should Arsenal go in for Calvert-Lewin?’ I said no!

“He cannot create his own goals. He’s not going to get the ball into his own feet, turn and score. That’s not him.

“He wouldn’t suit Arsenal and he’s going through a bad spell. He’s lost his place in the England squad to Tammy Abraham.

“Calvert-Lewin needs to do more.”