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Duncan Ferguson sends clear Dominic Calvert-Lewin message to Everton amid Thierno Barry verdict

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who joined Everton from Sheffield United in 2016, left the club in the summer of 2025 following the expiry of his contract

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5:00 AM
Duncan Ferguson sends clear Dominic Calvert-Lewin message to Everton amid Thierno Barry verdict
Key Things to Know
  • Duncan Ferguson stated Everton should never have allowed striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin to leave the club.
  • Ferguson argued Everton should have paid Calvert-Lewin £200,000 per week if necessary to keep him.
  • Calvert-Lewin left Everton on a free transfer in 2025 before subsequently signing with Leeds United.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Duncan Ferguson believes Everton made a mistake by allowing striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin to leave on a free transfer in the summer of 2025. Speaking on the Overlap Daily, Ferguson claimed the club should have met Calvert-Lewin's contract demands even if they reached £200,000 per week, and argued the 29-year-old deserves a spot in Thomas Tuchel's England squad.

Calvert-Lewin has impressed since joining Leeds United, scoring 15 goals last season and four in eight games this campaign. Ferguson also assessed current Everton forward Thierno Barry, noting that despite technical flaws, Barry's high work rate and luck will help him improve.

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