Lucas Digne

[Ad@m]

We're in advanced talks apparently for a permanent deal.

I know nothing about him other than he plays left back. Is he an upgrade on Target?

[LukeJames]

Hes been decent in the opposition box for us this season.

[Risso]

My best mate is an Everton fan and has just texted to say that if we buy him that’s our friendship over!

[aldridgeboy]

This would be a very good signing if it happens. Targett has not been the level he achieved last year. Good defensively, but not so good going forward.If we are to progress, we need to upgrade "ok"players.

[Steve67]

43 caps for France apparently.  Can't be too shabby! An upgrade indeed.

[Ian.]

I seem to remember he used to score highly on point on Football Fantasy for his attacking play, which obviously suits our new style. Targett is a very good defender and has been solid and very reliable. His distribution though does let him down. I really like Targett I think he’s worked really hard for us but maybe he’s just not suited to a more advanced role.

[OCD]

I don't know why Chelsea would want to block the pathway of the 17 year old kid that played for them last night. The kid looks like he'll be quality.

[London Villan]

Only everton player ive been aware of over the last couple of years. Be a great signing.

[Steve67]

I don't know why Chelsea would want to block the pathway of the 17 year old kid that played for them last night. The kid looks like he'll be quality.

They do seem reluctant to give their kids a chance don't they?

[nordenvillain]

Looked good in the 2-0 victory we had at VP in August 2019. BUT Benitez has dropped him because of his attitude which appears poor at best. We don't need players who think they're bigger than the club.

[Goldenballs]

I don't think he's a massive upgrade on Targett, probably better overall but not £25m better. Meh.

[kippaxvilla2]

A 28 and 29 year old.  Raises eyebrow slightly.

[Brazilian Villain]

My best mate is an Everton fan and has just texted to say that if we buy him that’s our friendship over!

Did you text him back to tell him to act in a more digne-fied manner?

[Ad@m]

Looked good in the 2-0 victory we had at VP in August 2019. BUT Benitez has dropped him because of his attitude which appears poor at best. We don't need players who think they're bigger than the club.

He's apparently told Everton he's got zero interest in going to Newcastle so at least he's not a mercenary. Sounds like someone razor-focused on winning as he's only interested in clubs who are either in Europe already or can get there soon, so probably fits the attitude profile Gerrard is looking for.

[Smithy]

Never really noticed him being particularly good whenever we've played Everton, but his two clubs before Everton were PSG and Barcelona (about 30 appearances for each), plus a season on-loan at Roma - and then there are 40-odd caps for France, so he clearly has pedigree.

I guess in a game where attacking full-backs are so important these days, and where the good ones are mentioned a LOT, I guess I'm surprised I've not heard him talked about more often? When you think "good attacking left-backs in the premier league" you think Robertson, Chilwell, Alonso, Shaw, Tierney. If you asked me to name the top left-backs in the premier league I'm not sure I would even mention him.

I hope it's just because I'm woefully ill-informed about the players from other teams.