Crystal Palace are reportedly keen to sign Japan international Hiroki Sakai from Marseille.
The 28-year-old right back is under contract at Marseille until 2021.
But according to the London Evening Star £12million-rated Sakai is a target for multiple clubs, including Palace, Sevilla, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Napoli.
Palace manager Roy Hodgson are in the market for a new right-sided defender as Joel Ward is expected to move on this summer when his contract expires.
Ryan Fredericks had been a top target but West Ham beat Palace to the punch when they landed the 25-year-old on a four-year deal from Fulham this week.
Signing Sakai would likely boost Palace’s popularity in Asia.