July 22 2001

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace are said to be eyeing three players, Australian international Tony Popovic, keeper Matt Clarke and striker Dion Dublin.

The 27-year-old defender is being followed by Steve Bruce, who may make a bid of £600,000 for the Australian.

Popovic, who currently plays for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Japan, is keen on a move to England.

The former Sydney United player is also said to be followed by Nationwide Division One rivals Preston North End.

The Eagles are also reportedly eyeing Aston Villa's Dion Dublin.

Bruce is said to be lining up a £1.5m bid for the 32-year-old striker.

Reports suggest Bruce will make Dublin the club's top earner on £15,000 a week. Dublin has struggled with injuries recently, and had a long spell on the sidelines the season before last with a serious neck problem.

Finally, Palace could make a swoop for Bradford City goalkeeper Matt Clarke. Clarke appears to be out of favour at Valley Parade and is attracting interest from Eagles boss Steve Bruce.

It is known that Bruce would like to add another experienced goalkeeper to his side next to Matt Gregg and Alex Kolinko.

Palace will have to fight off reported interest from Charlton if they decide to make a move for the £3m-valued shot-stopper.