Crystal Palace are reportedly keen on Everton's Oumar Niasse.

Sky Sports reports that the Eagles are pondering a loan move for the Senegalese striker despite his struggles with the Toffees since joining from Lokomotiv Moscow in January 2016.

It is understood that Alan Pardew is looking at taking the 26-year-old on a season-long loan in a bid to strengthen his defence before the new Premier League season which kicks off this weekend.

According to the report, the interest in Niasse has nothing to do with Everton's desire to lure Yannick Bolasie from Selhurst Park to Goodison Park.