Chelsea and Manchester City ‘identify Everton’s Lucas Digne as an alternative to Ben Chilwell’

Chelsea and Manchester City are interested in Everton defender Lucas Digne as they weigh-up alternatives to Ben Chilwell, according to ESPN.

The Leicester left-back has emerged as a top transfer target for Frank Lampard and Pep Guardiola after another impressive season with the Foxes.

But with Leicester determined to hold out for at least £75million for Chilwell, Chelsea and City are considering cheaper alternatives.

Everton defender Lucas Digne (right) has reportedly attracted interest from Chelsea and City

The Premier League giants both want Ben Chilwell but Leicester will hold out for £75million

Toffees star Digne is said to be on the shortlist of both clubs this summer as Lampard searches for a new first choice left-back amid concerns over Marcos Alonso.

Guardiola is also keen on the Frenchman, with Benjamin Mendy and Oleksandr Zinchenko both failing to nail down a starting spot because of form and fitness.

Digne has been one of Everton’s standout players since joining from Barcelona for £18m in 2018 and was named the club’s Player of the Season in his debut year.

Everton do not want to lose the 26-year-old, who has played for Lille, Paris Saint-Germain and Roma, and has 30 caps for his country.

More to follow.