Crystal Palace face a battle to keep hold of Patrick van Aanholt ahead of the January market.

The Sun says Roma are preparing to make a £25million January swoop to sign Van Aanholt.

The Italian giants are on the hunt for a new left-back – and have identified Van Aanholt as one of their major targets next month.

The 28-year-old has been in impressive form for the Eagles over the past 12 months and his performances have caught the eye of Monchi, the Serie A club's director of football.

Last year's Champions League semi-finalists need to bring in a new left-back as a long-term replacement for former Manchester City star Aleksandar Kolarov.

And Roma are prepared to come up with a £25m package they believe will be enough to tempt Palace into selling one of their most experienced players when the transfer window opens.