Crystal Palace are understood to have signed Southampton winger Jason Puncheon on loan.

The 27-year-old winger, who was born in Croydon, is expected to join the Eagles this week and could go straight into the squad to face Stoke on Saturday.

Puncheon joined Southampton in 2010 and has scored eight goals for them in 65 starts.

The winger also played under Ian Holloway at Blackpool in 2011, making 11 appearances and scoring three goals.



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