Chelsea look at transfer bid for Everton’s Lucas Digne as injury-hit Blues try to sort troubled left-back spot
THOMAS TUCHEL is considering a move for Everton full-back Lucas Digne to bolster his injury ravaged team, according to reports.
Ben Chilwell is out until the New Year with a knee injury, leaving Marcos Alonso as his only option at left wing-back.
Alonso himself picked up a slight knock in the 3-2 defeat to West Ham, meaning Saul had to cover on the left-hand side in midweek against Zenit.
And reports suggest Tuchel is eyeing Digne as a possible January option.
Digne has grown frustrated at current club Everton, according to The Athletic, and has fallen out with manager Rafa Benitez.
The 28-year-old was dropped from Everton’s squad for the 2-1 win against Arsenal last Monday, despite being fit to play.
France international Digne is understood to disagree with Benitez’s often defensive tactics, with the pair coming to blows before the Arsenal game.
He was previously linked with Chelsea last year, and now rumours have resurfaced regarding a potential January bid from the Blues.
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After playing 127 games in three years for Everton, Digne offers Tuchel proven Premier League experience.
And with no date set for Chilwell’s return, Chelsea are crying out for urgent reinforcements at left-back with the Blues challenging for silverware on multiple fronts.
But it’s not just the left-back spot that’s in crisis.
Jorginho, N’Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are all currently struggling with injuries and set to miss this weekend’s clash against Leeds.
Mateo Kovacic also recently tested positive for Covid-19 one DAY after returning to training after a six-week injury lay-off.
It means a new midfielder could also be on Tuchel’s shortlist alongside Digne when the transfer window opens in January.
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