Crystal Palace have secured the signature of Emmanuel Adebayor on a free transfer.

The Togolese striker, who has been without work since he terminated his contract at Tottenham Hotspur in September, has penned a deal, which will see him at the Selhurst Park until the end of the season.

The 31-year-old, who has a wealth of expertise in English football – having played for Arsenal and Manchester City during his career, had been linked with a switch to the south London club in the last few weeks.

BREAKING: #CPFC are delighted to announce the signing of striker Emmanuel Adebayor. https://t.co/sImRJ7jlSS pic.twitter.com/aPEoM6bPPe

— Crystal Palace FC (@CPFC) January 26, 2016

Alan Pardew’s side have not found the back of the net in their last six Premier League outings, have signed Adebayor with a hope of providing some additional boost.

Adebayor has scored 41 goals in 106 appearances during his four years spell at the White Hart Lane.