PSV Eindhoven are interested in Crystal Palace’s Patrick van Aanholt so should Everton make their move?
Patrick van Aanholt of Crystal Palace applauds supporters after his side’s 4-0 defeat in the Premier League match against Manchester United.
Van Aanholt was a youth player at PSV before a 2007 move to Chelsea and aside from a loan with Vitesse Arnhem the full-back has since spent his entire career in England.
Chelsea’s Eden Hazard (R) is marked by Crystal Palace defenders Patrick van Aanholt and Mamadou Sakho (2nd R) during the Premier League match at Selhurst Park.
However, it is understood that the Eagles would not be willing to allow the 27-year-old to leave temporarily, but reduced playing time in recent games means that the Dutchman could well be tempted by a permanent Selhurst Park exit.
Which is why if Everton still hold an interest in Van Aanholt – as reported by ESPN in December – then now could be the perfect time to make a move for the defender.
Sam Allardyce, manager of Everton, looks on prior to the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match against Liverpool.
Toffees manager Sam Allardyce knows the Netherlands international well having worked with him at both Palace and Sunderland and it is understood the 63-year-old is currently in the market for a left-back.
That is because with Leighton Baines having suffered injury problems this season, Cuco Martina has often had to play out of position in the role and more suitable competition for Baines is needed.
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