Lille, the French Ligue 1 club, has sold key defender Lucas Digne to Everton for £25 million in order to raise funds for their offensive reinforcements.
The move is seen as a significant boost for Everton, who have been struggling to find goals this season and need to add firepower up front if they hope to challenge for a top-four finish.
Digne, who joined Lille from Barcelona in 2017, has made over 100 appearances for the club and has been a key player in their recent success.
However, with the club now looking to strengthen their attack, it's likely that Digne will be replaced by a new defensive partner at Goodison Park.
The sale of Digne will also provide some financial breathing space for Lille, who have struggled financially in recent years and have been forced to sell key players to fund their squad.
Overall, the move looks like a win-win situation for both Lille and Everton, with the former getting a much-needed injection of funds while the latter can bolster their attacking options ahead of the second half of the season.