Everton want £30m for West Ham-linked Lucas Digne
West Ham will reportedly have to pay a fee in the region of £30million if they are to sign Everton defender Lucas Digne in January.
According to Sky Sports, the 28-year-old is set to leave the club this month after falling out with manager Rafa Benitez.
Given Aaron Cresswell’s injury and David Moyes not being able to count on Arthur Masuaku completely, the club are keen on signing Digne in this window.
Tad expensive
Digne is one of the best left-backs in the country and walks into most Premier League elevens.
He would undoubtedly be an upgrade on Cresswell and could help take this Hammers side to the next level.
The 28-year-old would walk through the doors of the London Stadium with the experience of playing in big games for the France national team as well as the Champions League.
However, at £30million, his valuation is understood to be a tad steep and could make the Hammers pursue alternative targets.
They may not want to pay that kind of money for someone who turns 29 in a few months.
He is likely to be at the top of his game for the next two years after which the club may again have to look for someone to replace him with.
In other West Ham news, Fabrizio Romano has shared a major update as the Hammers approach a club over potential January transfer
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