West Ham have reportedly placed out of favour Everton full-back Lucas Digne ‘under consideration’ this month.
The 28-year-old has seemingly fallen out of favour at Goodison Park following a bust-up with Rafa Benitez.
That could open the door for the Hammers as David Moyes looks to offer support to Aaron Cresswell due to an ongoing back issue.
According to a report from The Daily Mail, as cited by West Ham News & Views on Twitter, Digne is among the leading contenders to arrive at the London Stadium.
David Moyes wants to sign a left-back, centre-back and forward for West Ham this month.
The following players are being considered:
• Lucas Digne – Everton
• Lloyd Kelly – Bournemouth
• Jonathan David – LOSC Lille
• Adam Hlozek – Sparta Prague1/2 [@MailSport] #WHUFC #COYI pic.twitter.com/JLUIkZQzDT
— West Ham News & Views (@WestHamViews_) January 3, 2022
The report claims that the 43-cap France ace is on the radar along with AFC Bournemouth centre-back Lloyd Kelly.
So far this season Digne has earned a 6.92 average Sofascore rating from 13 Premier League outings.
READ WEST HAM VERDICT
Valued at £27million and under contract on Merseyside until 2025 (Transfermarkt), signing the Frenchman would still be an expensive pursuit for any club.
Despite the apparent fallout, Everton are unlikely to sell one of their star names to a domestic rival.
As a backup option, the former Barcelona man would stake a claim to usurp Cresswell with his experience and quality.
Perhaps the Irons would be wise to spend big elsewhere in the squad and find a younger, less expensive, alternative to Digne.
