Argentine on trial at Palace

Crystal Palace are giving a trial to Argentinian midfielder Alejandro Alonso.

Manager Iain Dowie is taking a look at the 22-year-old former youth international, according to his club Huracan.

Dowie is keen to strengthen the midfield area after a £2m move for Millwall's Tim Cahill fell through and West Ham rejected a £2.5m bid for Michael Carrick.

He has already brought in winger Jonas Kolkka from Borussia Monchengladbach to replace Birminghambound Julian Gray and added to his defence, but still wants five more players.

A striker remains a priority after a £1m failed bid for West Ham's Marlon Harewood, while Palace are still keen on Southampton defender Fitz Hall. Finland international Kolkka did not play in Palace's 2-1 defeat at Ipswich on Saturday because his international clearance did not come through in time.

Shaun Derry was on target with a free-kick but moments later Dean Bowditch scored Ipswich's winner on the stroke of half-time.

Palace had fallen behind to a headed goal from Drissa Diallo.