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Aston Villa make approach to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin after double Villa Park exit

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27 Jul 2025, 2:12 am

Aston Villa are looking to sign a new attacker this summer to help beef up their options up top.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is one player who is being considered by Villa after the striker left Everton on a free this summer.

The former England international has struggled for fitness in recent years. However, the 28-year-old had previously been a clinical striker in the Premier League.

Now, Unai Emery is considering a move for the attacker, who is yet to decide on his next club.

Unai Emery has been keen to add to his attack this summer transfer window (Credit: Imago)

Aston Villa see Calvert-Lewin as a cost-effective addition

As Emery examines his options in the transfer market, Calvert-Lewin has become a real option for Villa.

According to The Sun on Sunday, page 57 (27 July), the Birmingham outfit have now asked the 28-year-old about his salary demands ahead of a potential move.

Aston Villa may have to fight AC Milan and Newcastle for his signature, with the striker being in demand this summer.

With Emery looking for more cost-effective additions after the Villans’ troubles with PSR and UEFA, Calvert-Lewin fits into this category.

Villa are said to be keen on adding to their attack after Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford left Villa Park after their loan moves.

Marcus Rashford spent the latter half of the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Aston Villa (Credit: Imago)

Calvert-Lewin could be a sensible signing from Emery

While Calvert-Lewin has had a poor few years, on a free, he is worth the gamble.

If Emery can get him back on form and away from the sidelines, the striker would be a solid addition to the squad and would no doubt add goals to the team.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's Everton career
Appearances	273
Goals	71
Assistd	22

Calvert-Lewin had a solid career at Everton

Quality in depth is a must for Aston Villa, and Calvert-Lewin would no doubt provide this ahead of a busy campaign.

Hopefully, Emery will look to make a move as soon as possible to ensure that he beats Newcastle and AC Milan to the signing.

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