Thomas Tuchel’s top target Lucas Digne is believed to favour a move to Chelsea over Newcastle United in the now open winter transfer window.
Digne is on the fringes of the Everton camp of late and is heavily linked with a move away from Merseyside in January with Chelsea keeping close tabs on his situation at Goodison Park.
A long-term spell on the sidelines awaits Chelsea’s first-choice wing-back Ben Chilwell after his ACL injury and the boss Tuchel is on the hunt for an emergency signing with the Frenchman Digne a top name on his shopping list.
On the back of their recent takeover which will ensure thrifty spending this transfer window, Newcastle United are lagging behind Chelsea in the chase for Digne’s signature with the defender keen on a move to Stamford Bridge, according to reports from 90min.
The likes of West Ham United and Leicester City are rumoured to be in the mix too for the wantaway Everton man but Tuchel will be emboldened by Digne’s preference to open talks for the player.
