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Report: Newcastle willing to pay £25m to beat Chelsea to French international
Newcastle United are willing to pay £25m in order to beat Chelsea to the signing of Everton defender, Lucas Digne, according to a report from today.
Digne is expected to leave Everton in January. He has interest around Europe, with Serie A teams Inter Milan and Napoli both keen. However, Chelsea are also interested, with Ben Chilwell out for the rest of the season.
But according to , the Blues want a loan deal for Digne. That could scupper their hopes, with Everton looking for a more permanent solution and Newcastle said to be willing to pay money up front. It’s claimed the Magpies aren’t put off by the £25m asking price for the Frenchman.
Eddie Howe is desperate to bring in some new signings in January. His Newcastle team are firmly in a relegation scrap and PIF know they need to back their new boss with fresh faces. Digne, meanwhile, has fallen down the pecking order under Rafa Benitez at Everton.
Despite being a regular in previous seasons, Digne and Benitez have not seen eye to eye.
TBR’s View: Newcastle Can Send Message By Landing Digne Ahead Of Chelsea
This would be like the tables being turned. For years we’ve seen teams like Chelsea, City, and United all blow smaller clubs out of the water in the market. But Newcastle doing this would send a clear message.
Beyond the power struggle between clubs, it’s worth noting that Digne is a fine player. He’s an experienced French international and has Premier League experience. He also brings set-piece prowess. Of his six Everton goals, three have been , while another was a long-range effort.
Digne would immediately improve Newcastle. And ultimately, that is what the club needs. They need players who can deliver straight away, and Digne certainly can offer that.