January 10 2005

Crystal Palace

Russian forward Dmitry Bulykin is this week poised to join Crystal Palace from Dynamo Moscow.

The 25-year-old was set to join Premiership rivals Bolton, but the Eagles stepped in to strike a deal.

Bulykin has 15 caps for Russia and spent a week on trial at Everton last year. He's in London this week to discuss personal terms with the Eagles.

"It is possible my contract will be signed by January 14," said Bulykin. "I know that the club is 17th in the table and it is fighting to stay in the Premier League, but I want to help them in this fight."

Dynamo Moscow director Yuri Zavarzin added: "Bulykin is keen to play in England, and we're going to meet his wishes.

"Crystal Palace are interested in Bulykin. He will go to London and afterwards the final decision about a possible move will be taken."