Dowie close to 'god'
Crystal Palace today expect to complete the signing of a playmaker who manager Iain Dowie says is a 'god' in his homeland.
Ecuador international Ivan Kaviedes is set to join on a one-year loan, with an option for a permanent deal and could play in the reserves at Ipswich tonight.
The former Celta Vigo star, 26, is moving from South American side Barcelona de Guayaquil after impressing on a three-week trial.
Dowie said: "The deal has been close for a while and hopefully we will get it over the line today.
"He is a god in Ecuador and is a top class player. Him and Ulises de la Cruz are the two icons of Ecuadorian football.
"He has great ability and is an outstanding finisher. We need that bit of guile and class. He'll be a big signing for us."
