Crystal Palace plot transfer of European Cup-winning goalkeeper Diego Lopez to join their relegation fight
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Crystal Palace are confident of agreeing a deal to sign Espanyol keeper Diego Lopez.
Roy Hodgson has moved for the 36-year-old after identifying his last line of defence as a problem position.
Since taking over from the sacked Frank de Boer in September, the former England manager has been opting for either Julian Speroni and Wayne Hennessey in goal.
With neither man impressing on a consistent enough basis, however, Hodgson has decided to look elsewhere.
Lopez has had two spells at Real Madrid, winning the title with them in 2007 and the Champions League three years ago.
He has also played for Villarreal, Sevilla and AC Milan, who sent him to Barcelona-based Espanyol in August on a season-long loan.