Kuqi has arrived from Blackburn

Palace secured the addition of the experienced forward ahead of Thursday's transfer deadline.

The 29-year-old Finnish international, who joined Blackburn on a free from Ipswich last summer, has signed a three-year deal with the Eagles.

The striker started his career in English football with Stockport before a �1m move to Sheffield Wednesday.

He scored seven goals in 15 league starts for Rovers last season but spent much of the campaign coming off the bench.

Kuqi found himself down the pecking order at Blackburn following the arrival of Jason Roberts and Benni McCarthy.