Alan Pardew is keen on taking Hull City midfielder Tom Huddlestone to Crystal Palace.

The Daily Express says the departing Newcastle United boss will be handed a £20million January transfer kitty to keep Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Pardew is looking at the midfield, with Hull's Huddlestone and Swansea schemer Jonjo Shelvey on his list.

Pardew's appointment is expected to be confirmed today on a four-year deal worth around £1.5million a year, with a £1m bonus if he keeps Palace up this season.