Rafa Benitez has demanded a decision to Lucas Digne’s future after confirming the France worldwide has advised him he desires to depart Everton.

Digne has fallen out with Benitez and has not performed a single minute for the reason that Merseyside derby defeat on December 1. He was on the bench towards Brighton final week out of necessity.

There are a selection of golf equipment keen on Digne, with Chelsea and Newcastle admirers within the Premier League and Inter Milan heading the suitors from Serie A. As but, although, no person has come ahead with a compelling bid for the 28-year-old and Benitez desires that to alter.

Rafa Benitez has revealed defender Lucas Digne has told him he wants to leave the club

Rafa Benitez has revealed defender Lucas Digne has told him he wants to leave the club

Rafa Benitez has revealed defender Lucas Digne has advised him he desires to depart the membership

Digne has been left in the cold since a fall-out with Benitez over his tactics at Everton

Digne has been left in the cold since a fall-out with Benitez over his tactics at Everton

Digne has been left within the chilly since a fall-out with Benitez over his ways at Everton

Benitez might be guarded in his press conferences however he pulled no punches on Friday afternoon when his observations about Digne made it clear he has such severe considerations concerning the former Barcelona defender’s dedication which can be parting of the methods is urgently required.

‘I feel it was very clear,’ mentioned Benitez. ‘I wish to ask the query to each fan and former gamers – what Peter Reid will do and say when a gamers says he doesn’t wish to be there. It is there, easy.

‘A few conversations with (Digne), he advised me what he thought. What do you anticipate the supervisor to do when the participant is considering to depart? I’ll say once more: the followers, former gamers. What is going to Peter Reid say if a participant goes to the supervisor and says he doesn’t wish to be right here?’

Requested for clarification as to why Reid was used as particular instance, Benitez defined: ‘I do know Peter Reid and I understand how passionate he’s about defending the membership. I’m utilizing him for example so that folks perceive my concept. I do not attempt to criticise anybody. Everybody has their opinions.

‘After I was speaking about Peter Reid, it was about somebody who cares; who was at all times pushing for the very best from everybody on the pitch. That was the thought. So after I speak about that, I am speaking about myself additionally wanting every thing from the gamers. When they don’t do this, I might be upset.’

Reid responded on Twitter to Benitez, saying: ‘I didn’t take what Rafa mentioned as a dig. If Digne didn’t wish to play for Everton and wished a transfer, he wouldn’t have made the bench. COYB’.

Everton legend Peter Reid responded to Benitez's remarks over Twitter on Friday

Everton legend Peter Reid responded to Benitez's remarks over Twitter on Friday

Everton legend Peter Reid responded to Benitez’s remarks over Twitter on Friday

Benitez also spoke of instilling a winning mentality within the Everton squad since taking over

Benitez also spoke of instilling a winning mentality within the Everton squad since taking over

Benitez additionally spoke of instilling a successful mentality throughout the Everton squad since taking on

Going additional into element, Benitez threw a barb at Digne and advised he’s extra involved in his personal numbers than Everton’s type when he mentioned: I am an expert and I attempt to handle. Since my first day right here, I do know what the followers need. If you find yourself not successful, it is harder.

‘However the actuality is we’d like gamers who wish to be right here, for any motive. Speaking about particular person stats when the group completed tenth? It means nothing to me. We want a successful mentality, we’d like ambition and we have to do issues in the fitting approach. Everybody is aware of one another right here rather well.’

Newcastle would don’t have any drawback with the ability to match Digne’s present £130,000 per week contract however he appears to favour a transfer to Chelsea, who want left-back cowl after Ben Chilwell underwent surgical procedure to restore his cruciate ligament.

Digne has been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Newcastle and Chelsea

Digne has been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Newcastle and Chelsea

Digne has been linked with a transfer to Premier League rivals Newcastle and Chelsea

Benitez is preparing his Everton side for an FA Cup trip to Hull in Saturday's late kick-off

Benitez is preparing his Everton side for an FA Cup trip to Hull in Saturday's late kick-off

Benitez is making ready his Everton aspect for an FA Cup journey to Hull in Saturday’s late kick-off

Benitez, who desires to signal Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff, is exasperated with the persistent hyperlinks with Digne to different golf equipment and has made it clear that these with curiosity ought to again up the whispers with a agency proposal.

‘I’ll say to you that I wish to signal (Erling) Haaland and (Kylian) Mbappe,’ mentioned Benitez. ‘I could make enquiries however I don’t have the dedication. We want dedication – not enquiries. I’m not in control of the negotiations. However when somebody is asking, they should commit.

‘They should say ‘we’ll purchase, we can pay or we’ll commit’. Individuals can discuss and discuss. I’m actually happy with Dominic (Calvert-Lewin). However in the event you convey me Mbappe, I will probably be actually completely satisfied too. Can I do it? I could make an enquiry. You’ll then say: ‘oh, they’re .’ However that is it.’

Source: Each day Mail

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