Arsenal eyeing Crystal Palace left-back Patrick van Aanholt

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31 Jan 2021 • 8:34 PM MYT
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Arsenal are eyeing Crystal Palace left-back Patrick van Aanholt.

The Mirror says Arsenal are considering a surprise late January move for Van Aanholt.

Regular left-back Kieran Tierney has been absent from Arsenal's recent games with injury and Mikel Arteta wants another man in to provide competition and cover.

The Dutchman, 30, has emerged as a shock target following the emergence of Tyrick Mitchell at Palace and the Gunners boss could make a move before the winter window closes on Monday night.

The report indicates Arsenal were tracking Mitchell earlier in the window but Palace see the 21-year-old as their long-term option in the position.

Meanwhile, van Aanholt's contract ends in the summer and Palace may opt to let him leave for a fee now rather than lose him for free in six months.