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title: "West Ham United: Sky Sports reporter shares Lucas Digne news"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-sky-sports-lucas-digne-update-latest-transfer-news-whufc-david-moyes-rob-dorsett-everton/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-01-06T15:40:16Z"
modified: "2022-01-06T15:40:25Z"
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# West Ham United: Sky Sports reporter shares Lucas Digne news

**Taking to [Twitter,](https://twitter.com/robdorsettsky/status/1478486561872297992?s=21) Sky Sports journalist Rob Dorsett has shared some West Ham United transfer news involving Everton defender Lucas Digne.**

### The Lowdown: West Ham eye new left-back…

Taking into account West Ham’s current injury list, it appears manager David Moyes and head of recruitment Rob Newman have now earmarked the potential signing of a new left-back as well as a centre-half and striker in January ([The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10365907/West-Ham-boss-David-Moyes-rules-moves-Gabriel-Barbosa-Wolves-winger-Adama-Traore.html)).

[West Ham latest updates!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest-updates/)

Aaron Cresswell’s back problem is much worse than originally feared according to reliable club insider [ExWHUemployee](https://www.thewesthamway.com/2021/12/29/exwhuemployee-update-3/) with the Englishman apparently chipping a bone.

This has prompted links to the likes of [Antonee Robinson](https://www.thewesthamway.com/2021/12/29/exwhuemployee-update-3/) and Digne as the Hammers now weigh moves to bolster another problem position.

Sharing the latest, Dorsett has backed West Ham’s interest in the latter man with a Twitter claim.

### The Latest: Sky Sports reporter shares Digne news…

Taking to [social media](https://twitter.com/robdorsettsky/status/1478486561872297992?s=21), he name-dropped the Hammers as contenders for his signature alongside the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle United and a fourth unnamed club.

“#cfc, #whufc, #nufc and a 4th as yet unnamed Prem club all interested in #efc left back Lucas Digne,” he explained.

“#napoli wanted him too, but only on loan which Everton won’t go for. #efc want £30m for him, and will sell after fall out with Benitez over tactics.”

### The Verdict: Get it done?

Compared to West Ham’s current crop, the France international could certainly come in and do a job for Moyes based off his numbers.

Only Arthur Masuaku ([3.1](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/29/Show/England-West-Ham)) has averaged more tackles per 90 than Digne ([2.5](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/89925/Show/Lucas-Digne)) this season in the Premier League with the 28-year-old also proving a threat going forward ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/89925/Show/Lucas-Digne)).

Indeed, he is[level with striker Michail Antonio](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/29/Show/England-West-Ham) in terms of key passes made in the final third ([1.7)](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/89925/Show/Lucas-Digne) – highlighting his real attacking threat and potential suitability for Moyes.

Pundit Frank McAvennie has also raved over Digne whilst urging Newcastle to complete a move, branding him a ‘big name’ player who ‘the fans will love’ ([Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/newcastle-tipped-to-win-four-club-race-for-digne-after-sources-update-today-pundit/)).

Having amassed nearly [half a century of caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lucas-digne/profil/spieler/126664) in a competitive France squad, it’s clear he could also be a brilliant addition at the London Stadium.

***In other news: ‘Yes, yes, yes’, ‘Our best ever window’ – Many West Ham fans flock to ‘sensational’ transfer update, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-daily-mail-transfer-news-latest-gossip-moyes-digne-kelly-hlozek-david/)***