Arsenal see investment in £15m-rated Netherlands international as a good deal

English Premier League outfit Arsenal have identified Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt as a good deal that will help the club solve their defensive crisis.

Therefore, the North London side are looking forward to submitting a bid for the defender in the winter transfer window which reopens in coming weeks.

The Gunners are already preparing for life after Nacho Monreal as the Spanish star is over 30 years of age and is believed to be considering a move away from the Emirates Stadium in the nearest future.

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The Netherland international has been impressive so far this season and has shown the prospect that he can go into the manager Unai Emery team and fit in immediately.

The former PSG boss is reported to be keen on Patrick van Aanholt and will do all it takes to land him in the winter window.

Patrick van Aanholt has, however, had 17 appearances under his belt so far this season where he scored a goal and handed an assist.

The Crystal Palace man has got a release clause of about £15 million but that could increase knowing that he has been impressive and has worth more in his contract that is expected to run out in 2021.