May 9 2001

Aki - taking on Estonia

AKI RIIHILAHTI and Mikael Forssell are set to take on Estonia in a friendly on Wednesday evening with Finland.

Forssell is set to partner Charlton Athletic forward Jonatan Johansson in the friendly because of injury problems in the Finland squad.

It is reported that The Eagles will try to take Forssell on loan again next season or even make an attempt to sign him on a permanent basis.

Rihilahti will probably start in the Finnish midfield after impressing during the Eagles' last two games where they managed beat the drop into the Second Division.

Meanwhile, Gregg Berhalter is reported to be signing a new long-term deal at Crystal Palace after helping his side survive in the First Division for another season.

The US interational is only on contract with Palace until June but is reported to be tied to a three-year deal by Palace.