Everton are said to be keen on signing Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt in January.
Patrick van Aanholt’s past quotes about Sam Allardyce surely suggest he would be keen on a move to Everton in the January transfer window.
And Van Aanholt’s comments when he signed for Palace, may suggest that a move to Goodison Park would appeal.
“Last year I worked with the manager Sam and as soon as he signed for Palace I thought there could be an opportunity,” The Dutch defender said to the London Evening Standard.
“I spoke to the manager a couple of times and he was really interested in signing me. It made my choice easy.”
Van Aanholt and Allardyce have now worked together twice, and a third reunion could be on the cards.
Everton need an injection of quality at the back, and a left-back could be on Allardyce’s wishlist.
Leighton Baines has shown signs of age this season, and Everton have the funds required to invest in a new full-back.
Whether Palace would be open to selling Van Aanholt, in the middle of a relegation battle, remains to be seen, but Everton may test their resolve.
Everton have had a disappointing campaign to date, but Allardyce got off to a winning start, by beating Huddersfield Town 2-0 in his first game in charge.
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