BBC · Jan 6, 2022
Lucas Digne: Newcastle interested in Everton left-back
Lucas Digne joined Everton from Barcelona in 2018Newcastle are one of several clubs interested in signing Everton and France left-back Lucas Digne.
The 28-year-old has been dropped by Toffees manager Rafael Benitez and a sale would provide vital funds.
Everton signed Ukraine left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko earlier in January.
Other Premier League and Italian clubs have shown interest in Digne, with some preferring a loan, but Everton are keener on a sale to boost their buying options.
Benitez is also interested in signing Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff, who he worked with while he was Magpies manager. The 24-year-old has six months left on his contract.