September 4 2001

Crystal Palace

Bradford City chairman Geoffrey Richmond has accepted a bid of £1m from Crystal Palace for goalkeeper MATT CLARKE.

Palace now need to agree personal terms and hope CLARKE passes a medical. The Eagles want to have the deal tied up in time for the derby against Millwall on Saturday.

Richmond told Ananova.com: "All I can confirm is that the two clubs have reached agreement to the transfer of MATT CLARKE.

"It is now up to Crystal Place and MATT CLARKE to agree personal terms, and for MATT to pass a medical to their satisfaction.

"They hope to complete the deal in time for MATT to play on Saturday."