Premier League side Everton are planning a £8million move for Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann

Everton are in the process of rebuilding this summer and as a result, manager Roberto Martinez is eyeing a couple of marquee arrivals to the club.

As of now, it is believed that the Toffees are planning a swoop for Dimitri Payet and Gerard Deulofeu and the arrival of the duo would certainly prove to be a massive boost for the Merseyside based outfit.

Now according to new reports emerging out of England, it has been claimed that Everton are planning a move for Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann as well.

Everton star John Stones is currently being courted by Chelsea and although the Toffees will do everything within their powers to keep hold of the young defender, the Blues can well use their financial muscle in order to lure him away from Goodison Park.

Dann being eyed up by Everton

As a result, it is believed that Everton are already preparing contingency plans if indeed Stones does end up leaving the club this summer and now according to the Daily Star, Martinez is eyeing a move for Scott Dann as a potential replacement for the England international.

Dann has enjoyed a wonderful run of form since joining Crystal Palace in January of the 2013/14 campaign and now Martinez is hopeful of recruiting the 28-year old as a result.

Even if Everton do manage to keep hold of Stones, they will be in need of a new central defender due to the fact that the duo of Sylvain Distin and Antolin Alcaraz have departed the club this summer and Dann would certainly prove to be a welcome addition for the Toffees.