Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag confirmed the imminent signing of Jack Butland and stressed the club had to move for an experienced back-up goalkeeper to avoid the risk of "killing" their season.
Butland, 29, underwent a medical at United's Carrington training complex on Thursday ahead of signing on loan from Crystal Palace for the rest of the season after Newcastle recalled 'keeper Martin Dubravka from his season-long loan.
Tom Heaton, 36, will likely play second fiddle to David de Gea in the FA Cup third round tie against Everton on Friday night but Butland could be involved in the League Cup quarter-final against Charlton on Tuesday.