According to The Sun, Everton will battle a number of La Liga clubs for the signature of Den Haag defender Wilfried Kanon at the end of the season.

What's the story?

It is expected to be a busy summer transfer window for Everton, who are said to be prepared to spend big in an attempt to close the gap on the top six in the Premier League.

Reinforcements in the final third of the field - potentially Bournemouth's Callum Wilson - are bound to arrive, but according to The Sun, the Toffees want to boost their defence with the signature of De Haag's Kanon.

The 24-year-old could reportedly be available for as little as £2m in this summer's transfer window, which has attracted the attention of a number of clubs.

It is understood that Villarreal, Real Betis and Eibar are all in the hunt for a player that has impressed in the Dutch top flight this season, but Everton would fancy their chances of winning any battle that might occur in this summer's transfer window.

Is Kanon of Premier League quality?

It is always difficult to judge players that do not operate in the top five European leagues, but there is no question that Kanon has impressed for De Haag this season.

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The centre-back, who has made 21 appearances for the Ivory Coast national team, joined De Haag from Romanian side ASC Corona in the summer of 2013.

This season, he has made 18 appearances in all competitions - scoring once.

The fact that Kanon could be available for as little as £2m would not make him a risky signing for Everton, who are certainly in need of a boost at centre-back due to the struggles of the likes of Michael Keane, Ashley Williams and Phil Jagielka this season.

This particular deal is certainly one to watch, with Kanon hoping to end the campaign strongly ahead of a potential move to the Premier League.