Marco Silva’s Everton side are currently in seventh place in the Premier League table.
Calvert-Lewin has starred up-front for Everton in recent weeks, with his link-up play bringing others into play excellently.
The England youth international has worked tirelessly for Everton, and has been instrumental in helping them to some impressive victories.
However, the youngster has still struggled to find the back of the net with any regularity.
And Carragher believes that Everton need to decide whether they want a goalscorer or a player who can link up the play as well as Calvert-Lewin.
Carragher said: “His performances are giving Everton a big decision to make in the summer. Should they go big on a striker or do they bring someone in to supplement the squad? They’ve got young players who you want to keep playing.
“The power, strength and pace of this lad causes huge problems. I think he’s had a fantastic last two or three months. Everton have that decision to make. Can he be that centre forward to Everton?”
Calvert-Lewin has netted a total of six times in the Premier League in 33 appearances this season.
Everton are thought to have money to spend this summer, but whether a new number nine will be on Marco Silva’s shopping list remains to be seen.
Everton are next in action on Saturday, when they take on Crystal Palace.
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