Everton are stepping up their efforts to sign a new striker after Dominic Calvert-Lewin suffered a "huge" injury blow against Brighton.

David Moyes sweats on Calvert-Lewin and Mangala injuries - The pair limped out of Everton’s 1-0 win at Brighton.

Newcastle United are pushing to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer at the end of his Everton contract after a new twist.

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Everton could agree a deal to sign a striker who has been described as a "diamond" to replace Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to former scout Bryan King.

Everton coach David Moyes labelled Dominic Calvert-Lewin a "proper number nine" after the England striker inspired his side to a vital 3-2 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

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Manchester United’s head coach Ruben Amorim follows the game during ... (Peter Byrne/PA via AP) Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between FC Everton and ...

Manchester United on Sunday slumped to a 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton & Hove Albion as Old Trafford remembered the legendary Denis Law, while Tottenham Hotspur’s troubles also persisted as they lost 3-2 at Everton.

Spurs were rocking and it was no surprise when Everton scored again before the break. Jesper Lindstrom crossed from the right, Tarkowski headed back towards goal, Clavert-Lewin got a touch and Gray could only volley into his own net.

Manchester United slumped to a 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton as Old Trafford remembered the legendary Denis Law on Sunday, while Tottenham's troubles also persisted as they lost 3-2 at Everton.

Manchester United lost 3-1 to Brighton at Old Trafford as they fell to their sixth home defeat of the season in the Premier League. It is the highest number of defeats in their opening 12 home games since 1893-94,