Arsenal and Everton are both tracking Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann ahead of possible transfer moves, reports say.

The Gunners are searching the market for defensive reinforcements after Germany international Per Mertesacker was ruled out for up to five months with a knee injury.

The Daily Mail say Arsene Wenger’s charge have discussed the possibility of launching a move for Dann, who has enjoyed three successful seasons at Palace.

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The Liverpool-born centre-back has made 70 league appearances for the Eagles over the course of the past two campaigns.

Everton, who face the possibility of losing John Stones to Manchester City, are also said to be interested in 29-year-old Dann.

However, the former Blackburn Rovers star penned a new deal at Selhurst Park last summer meaning Arsenal and Everton may be forced to focus on other targets.

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