Eagles swoop for Fulham's Dikgacoi

Crystal Palace will sign South African World Cup midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi from Fulham today on loan for the rest of the season.

The Eagles are also ready to compete for non-league Harrow Borough striker Troy Hewitt, who has been training with Queens Park Rangers and hit two goals against them in a reserve friendly yesterday.

Dikgacoi, signed during Roy Hodgson's reign at Craven Cottage, has had few chances this season and said: "Finally, I will get an opportunity to play."

Manager Dougie Freedman was impressed by Hewitt and unless QPR finalise a deal, he will pursue the man who has already notched more than 20 goals this season.