Crystal Palace hoping to beat West Ham to Bologna’s Adam Masina – is that good news for Everton in Patrick van Aanholt chase?
Adam Masina of Bologna FC during the serie A match against Benevento Calcio.
The Hammers have taken a great interest in Masina, who has also been linked with AS Roma, Fiorentina, Napoli and Torino during the January transfer window.
David Moyes, manager of West Ham United, during the Premier League match against AFC Bournemouth.
Yet now Palace are looking to scupper their fellow Londoners and bring the former Italy Under-21 international to Selhurst Park instead.
Masina generally operates as a left-back although can play further up the field, which means should the Eagles land the 24-year-old will that boost Everton’s chances of getting Patrick van Aanholt?
Van Aanholt has been the preferred choice on the left side of defence since Roy Hodgson took over as manager, but according to the Sun the Toffees want to sign the Netherlands international themselves.
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson looks on during the English Premier League football match against Arsenal.
The 29-year-old was originally signed for the South Londoners by Sam Allardyce and also worked with him at Sunderland and now the ex-England boss wants another reunion with the full-back at Goodison Park.
Hodgson is likely to be reluctant to lose a first team player currently, but if he has Masina as a readymade replacement then perhaps a deal is more likely.
Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin (L) vies with Crystal Palace’s Patrick van Aanholt during the English Premier League football match at the Emirates Stadium.
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