Crystal Palace are tracking Norwich City fullback Jamal Lewis.
The Sun says Palace boss Roy Hodgson is keen on the Canaries left-back, 22, and made inquiries in the transfer window.
But Norwich did not want to lose him from the survival fight.
Dutchman Patrick Van Aanholt knows there is long-term interest from PSV Eindhoven and could head home this summer.
Palace could yet offer him a new contract, with his current one running until the middle of 2021.
But a bid for Northern Ireland international Lewis is an attractive alternative.