If Everton is demoted to the Championship, sources have informed Football Insider that they will not be able to retain Dominic Calvert-Lewin at the team.
The Merseysiders were docked eight points for financial violations during the 2023–24 campaign, leaving them just two points above the relegation zone.
Sean Dyche’s team will face severe consequences if they fall to the Championship; a number of important players are expected to depart for reduced salaries if they place in the bottom three.
The 27-year-old Calvert-Lewin, who has been Everton’s first-choice striker this season, will be one of them.
With a contract that expires in June 2025, the England international is reportedly paid approximately £100,000 per week at Goodison Park, according to reports.
Everton to sell Calvert-Lewin this summer if relegated from Premier League
It has been widely reported that very few Toffees players have relegation wage drops in their contracts – meaning the club face paying Calvert-Lewin more than £5million per year in the second tier.
In the case of relegation, Everton will attempt to send the striker on, a reliable source has told Football Insider.
