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Swansea City are among clubs showing an interest in Dutch international defender Patrick van Aanholt, according to reports.

The defender is keen to leave the club, and it's reported that after a series of woeful performances from the 26-year-old the coaching staff at the Stadium of Light now believe it would be better to move him on.

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The Chronicle reports that David Moyes was initially reluctant to sell van Aanholt because he is Sunderland's only recognised left-back, but is now actively seeking a replacement.

Both Swansea and Crystal Palace have reportedly shown interest in the full-back, who despite his recent struggles has often been a shining light in Sunderland's terrible Premier League campaigns over the past few seasons.

Palace have already seen a £7m bid rejected as Moyes is reluctant to sell to Sunerland's relegation rivals, however a higher offer could encourage the former Manchester United manager to part with the player.

The move would seem a somewhat odd signing for Swansea City, with Paul Clement snapping up left-back Martin Olsson from Norwich City last week.

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The Dutch man impressed on his debut in the historic win at Anfield on Saturday, and is now the third left-back in Swansea's first team along side Neil Taylor and Stephen Kingsley.

However, Crystal Palace have shown an interest in Taylor during this transfer window , and with the Welshman's recent performances far from inspiring, Clement may be convinced to sell.

Despite the reported interest in van Aanholt, a more pressing concern for the Swans is their search for a centre-back and securing the futures of their current star players.

They were handed a huge boost this weekend when both Fernando Llorente and Gylfi Sigurdsson vowed to stay on at the club beyond the January transfer window.