Is Digne going to play for Aston Villa?

Aston Villa have announced the signing of left-back Lucas Digne from Everton. The defender is Villa head coach Steven Gerrard's second January signing following the arrival of Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona for the rest of the season. "I'm really happy to be here," Digne told the official club website.

Is Lucas Digne going to Aston Villa?

Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Lucas Digne from Everton. The French international, who has represented elite European football clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Roma and Barcelona, becomes our second signing of the January transfer window.

Who is Aston Villas new signing?

Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Calum Chambers from Arsenal. The versatile defender, who can operate at both centre-back and right-back, has agreed a three-and-a-half-year deal.

Is Lucas Digne fit?

Lucas Digne says he is “100-per-cent fit” and ready to give everything to help Everton have a “great season”.

Why was Lucas Digne sold?

In order to rebuild, sign new players, and improve in more than one position, the club had to sell Digne to make space on the wage bill and also receive a transfer fee.

Who replaces Digne?

Everton have already signed Ukraine international Vitaliy Mykolenko as a replacement for Digne. The Toffees also secured the services of Rangers and Scotland right-back Nathan Patterson in a deal worth £16m earlier in the January window.

Is Digne injured?

Digne, 28, was substituted in the 80th minute after sustaining a shoulder injury. “He's in a sling. Looks like a collarbone issue,” Gerrard said. “If it's what we fear, it could be season over for him.

Is Romelu Lukaku injured?

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Romelu Lukaku could miss Chelsea's Premier League match against Southampton due to an achilles injury.

Is Calvert Lewin injured?

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin to miss Merseyside derby with quad injury. Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin will miss Everton's next two games after picking up a quad injury in training. That includes tonight's game against Leicester City, as well as Sunday's Merseyside derby at Anfield.

Why did Lucas Digne go to Aston Villa?

"To sign a player of his pedigree and quality in the January window is a great addition to our squad and his arrival excites me and everyone associated with Aston Villa." Digne said he had joined Villa because of Gerrard. "It was the main factor. I came here for the manager," he said.

When did Digne leave Everton?

In January 2022, Digne told Everton manager, Rafael Benítez that he no longer wanted to play for the club and wished to leave.

How much did Digne cost Villa?

Aston Villa have completed a £25 million ($34m) deal to sign Lucas Digne from Everton. Digne spent three-and-a-half years on Everton's books after signing from Barcelona in the summer of 2018, featuring in 127 games across all competitions for the Merseyside outfit.

Why was Lukaku dropped?

Thomas Tuchel has dropped Romelu Lukaku from his Chelsea starting XI to face Lille in the Champions League. The Belgian striker came under fire following his performance in Chelsea's win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Is Lukaku leaving Chelsea?

Romelu Lukaku wants to leave Chelsea and is 'eyeing the exit' from the club despite only joining in the summer, according to reports. The Blues man rejoined the west London side in the summer of 2021 and became their club record signing.

Is Jarrod Bowen injured?

West Ham handed timely Jarrod Bowen injury boost as Lyon Europa League quarter-final looms. J arrod Bowen has stepped up his recovery from an ankle injury in a huge boost to West Ham ahead of next week's Europa League quarter-final against Lyon.

Was Rudiger injured?

Speaking to the press ahead of Sunday's London derby, Tuchel confirmed that Rudiger would miss the match. “For Sunday both of them (Mateo Kovacic & Antonio Rudiger) not back. But no other injuries," he said.

Is Ramsdale injured?

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta said ahead of the match: “Aaron Ramsdale had a muscle injury and will be out for a few weeks. “Gabriel Martinelli's been sick the last few days, so he's out of the squad too, unfortunately.” Ramsdale has been replaced by Bernd Leno in Arsenal's starting XI.

What kit number is Digne?

Aston Villa's latest recruit Lucas Digne will don the number 27 shirt! Fans can personalise their 2021/22 Villa kit with the France international's name and number now via the online Villa Store.

Where is Digne Everton?

Digne joined Everton from Barcelona in 2018 but has not played since 1 December. The left-back's transfer for about £23m was confirmed on Thursday. Going in the opposite direction is Anwar El Ghazi, whose loan to Everton has been confirmed.