Crystal Palace are finalising a deal for free agent Brede Hangeland.
The Daily Mail says Palace yesterday were confident of reaching an agreement with the former Fulham captain.
The towering 33-year-old was released by Fulham via email at the end of the season and has held talks with Hull City with Steve Bruce keen to add experience alongside Curtis Davies and new signing Harry Maguire.
However, Tony Pulis has managed to convince the experienced Norwegian to stay in London and form a partnership with Scott Dann for next season.
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