Their interest in Calvert-Lewin has led to a series of formal discussions with the Everton hierarchy, and there is hope on Tyneside that a deal can be concluded this week.
The 27-year-old striker is about to enter the final 12 months of his contract at Goodison Park, and while Everton have made a series of offers, Calvert-Lewin has so far refused to sign a new deal on Merseyside.
He is understood to have reservations about the direction of his current club, who are still attempting to engineer a successful takeover, and is interested in the prospect of moving to St James’ Park.
Newcastle have rated Calvert-Lewin highly for a number of seasons, and have considered making a move for the England international on a number of occasions in the past.
The hope, now, is that they can push through a cut-price deal for Calvert-Lewin, who was rated at around £35m when he was at the peak of his powers with Everton.
Calvert-Lewin has scored 68 goals in 247 appearances for the Toffees since making his senior debut in 2016, but while he has won 11 senior England caps, his last couple of seasons have been blighted by a series of injury issues.
He was fit for most of last season, however, and scored four goals in the final seven games of the campaign as Everton successfully clambered to safety.
Newcastle’s interest in Calvert-Lewin casts major doubt over Wilson’s future on Tyneside, with the 32-year-old also about to enter the final year of his current contract.
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