Aston Villa will reportedly compete with Newcastle United to sign 28-year-old English striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin in a bargain move in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by The Sun, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. The Villans are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a striker in the summer transfer window. So, the 28-year-old has emerged as a target for the West Midlands outfit.

The Englishman has become a free agent after his contract with Everton expired. Meanwhile, Aston Villa will face stiff competition from Newcastle United and AC Milan for his signature, with the two high-profile clubs keen on securing a bargain deal for Calvert-Lewin in the summer transfer window.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin and his situation

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has reached a crossroads in his career since leaving Everton as a free agent this summer. The 28-year-old spent nearly a decade with the Merseyside outfit but was in and out of the starting lineup in the last few seasons after persistent injury problems blighted his progress.

The English striker turned out over 250 times for Everton while chipping in with 71 goals and 22 assists. However, Calvert-Lewin has become a free agent after his contract with the Merseyside outfit expired a few weeks ago. However, the player’s stock in the market is high, with Aston Villa and Newcastle United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.

Premier League stay to continue?

Aston Villa’s interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin is understandable. The Villans are scouring the market for a versatile striker this summer after failing to complete a permanent deal for Marcus Rashford. Several candidates, including Mika Biereth, have emerged on Aston Villa’s radar, with Calvert-Lewin a cost-effective option.

As for Newcastle United, Callum Wilson has called time on his spell with the Tyneside outfit, departing from St. James’ Park as a free agent. Calvert-Lewin has thus emerged as a viable target, and the 28-year-old Englishman can be a like-for-like replacement for his compatriot.

Apart from Aston Villa and Newcastle United, AC Milan will also pursue Calvert-Lewin’s signature in the summer transfer window. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the English striker after becoming a free agent this month.