Palace use Popovic to lure Aussie midfielder Jedinak

Crystal Palace are taking advantage of their Australian connection by lining up midfielder Mile Jedinak on a free transfer, after he was released by Turkish club Genclerbirligi.

Jedinak, who has won 26 caps for Australia and appeared against Germany in Australia's opening game of the 2010 World Cup, is on Palace's radar through Dougie Freedman's assistant Tony Popovic.

The former Aussie star has impressed on 27-year-old Jedinak how a move to English football could revitalise his career.

Meanwhile, Palace have made a final offer to former Tottenham and England central defender Anthony Gardner, who was on loan with them last season, worth around £8,000-a-week plus a £1,000 appearance bonus.

Gardner, linked with West Ham and Birmingham after their relegation from the Premier League, is believed to be holding out for a £9,000-a-week basic.

Palace are also still hopeful of landing out of contract Wales international striker Robert Earnshaw but he has indicated he would like a return to his first club Cardiff. Palace boss Dougie Freedman held talks with Earnshaw recently and is awaiting the Welshman's decision.