According to a recent report by the Times (via the Sun), Tottenham Hotspur are willing to offer Danny Rose plus cash to secure the services of Everton left-back Lucas Digne during this summer transfer window. The same source has revealed that Spurs want to sign the Toffees defender and are ready to give up their own first-choice left-back in the process.
Digne’s Successful Spell At Merseyside Last Season
Digne enjoyed a terrific campaign with the Merseyside outfit last season after he put in a string of match-winning displays in the Premier League. The French defensive ace featured in 37 matches for Marco Silva’s team in the last term, scoring four goals while grabbing five assists across all competitions. He is one of the most productive full-backs in the English top-flight as he is always a goal-threat due to his ability to score from dead-ball situations.
On the defensive end, Digne made an average of 2.0 tackles, 1.7 interceptions and 2.7 clearances per game in the top tier of England (stats via whoscored). He would be a great fit at Spurs as he knows what it takes to handle pressure at the highest level (from his time at Barcelona and Paris-Saint Germain).
The 25-year-old left-back is currently playing the best football of his playing career so Mauricio Pochettino will do well to prise him away from Goodison Park. However, giving up an established full-back like Danny Rose could come back to haunt them later.
What Will The French Defensive Ace Bring To Merseyside?
Digne is quick and agile and is a constant outlet for his team down the left flank. He is a good dribbler with the ball and can make a lot of mazy runs to link up with his teammates in the final third. He has added goals and assists to his game last season which shows that he is improving with each campaign.
The addition of a player of Digne’s attacking potential will undoubtedly help Silva’s team ahead of the new season. He will add a lot of quality to the Tottenham backline due to his defensive capabilities. The French defender can keep a cool head when under pressure and can make crucial interceptions for his team.
Swapping Rose For Digne: Good Move For Tottenham?
Recruiting players like Digne could help Spurs put in a realistic title challenge and compete with Manchester City and Liverpool in the upcoming campaign. Thus, it could be a wise decision to bring the former Barcelona defender to North London before the start of the new season even if it means they have to send Danny Rose in the other direction.
