Crystal Palace confirm Alex McCarthy signing

Crystal Palace have sealed the signing of Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Alex McCarthy for a fee of around £3.5m. The 25-year-old will link up with the Eagles on a four-year contract.

"I'm over the moon.When I first heard about Palace's interest I was excited because I really wanted to be back in the Premier League." he told the club's official website.

"Towards the end of last season I started hearing little inklings about a move and then gradually over the summer things progressed and now, here I am."