Everton want Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt - sources

Patrick van Aanholt helped Palace to safety under Sam Allardyce.

Everton are lining up a January move for Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt, sources close to the Merseyside club have told ESPN FC.

New Everton boss Sam Allardyce has worked with Van Aanholt at both Sunderland and Palace.

The left-back helped both clubs secure Premier League survival under Allardyce, and sources said the pair enjoy working together.

Everton have suffered injury problems to first-choice left-back Leighton Baines, with Cuco Martina filling the role since Allardyce's arrival...