Warnock close to double deal
23 Jun 2008 - 11:29:59
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock is on the verge of bringing two new players to the club as he looks to build on last season's top-six finish.
Austria Vienna defender Johannes Ertl will sign for the club next week, while the Eagles have also agreed a fee with Bristol City for Nick Carle.
Warnock told the South London Press: "Johannes will probably sign for us on July 1 - we've nearly agreed everything on that deal, there are just the odd bits to do.
"We needed someone who can play in a few positions and he can play in central defence and also in an anchor midfield role.
"There are also two midfield players we've spoken to and really want but we can only sign one.
"Carle is the type we're looking for. Both him and our other target have not only got bags of ability, but also enthusiasm and legs.
"They'd help bring a little more dimension to us attacking-wise."