Everton are preparing to offer a new contract to thier left back star Lucas Digne to Fend Off Interest From Manchester City interest.
The Daily Mail last week reported that Pep Guardiola fancies the 27-year-old Frenchman, who is enjoying another impressive season at Goodison Park after producing a series of productive displays on the left side of the Toffees defence.
The full-back spot in particular remains an issue Pep Guardiola’s side and with Benjamin Mendy failing to push his game on, a new left back is high on the priority list.
According to The Times (subscription required), the Toffees are preparing to offer a new contract to star Lucas Digne, who is currently sidelined with an ankle injury to hold off apparent interest from Manchester City in their key defender.
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A left-back of Digne’s skillset will be a brilliant addition to Citys squad if Pep Guardiola can find a way to convince the former Barcelona defender to seal a move to the Etihad Stadium this January.
The 27-year-old, who cost £18 million is a deadly asset from set-pieces, while his overlaps and deliveries into the box are consistently brilliant. He has amassed four assists in eight Premier League games this season.
The French Man, who has played for European giants such as PSG and Barcelona will be a significant upgrade over Benjamin Mendy and Oleksandr Zinchenko due to his consistency at both ends of the field.
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