Kiraly deal close

Crystal Palace hope to complete the signing of Hungary goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly today.

The 28-year-old impressed manager Iain Dowie on trial last month and has been in negotiations with the Selhurst Park club since. Kiraly claimed two weeks ago Palace had reneged on a deal they had offered him and said he was looking for another club.

The former Hertha Berlin keeper, who is a free agent, had also claimed to have signed for the club when he was first offered a trial.

But it is thought Palace have now come to an agreement and Kiraly should become the club's second Hungarian international following the arrival of striker Sandor Torghelle from MTK Hungaria for £750,000 last week.