Crystal Palace are in contact with Yuto Nagatomo's camp.
A favourite of Palace boss Sam Allardyce, Nagatomo is ready to quit Inter Milan at the end of this season.
TMW says the fullback wants to leave Inter in order to secure first team football and get himself in top physical shape for next year's Russian World Cup.
The Japan international would prefer to remain in Italy, though Palace have been contacted about his summer intentions.
Atalanta are also watching developments closely.