Alan Pardew expects Yannick Bolasie to be in Crystal Palace's squad for their opening Premier League fixture on Saturday against West Brom.
The forward is reportedly on the verge of concluding a £30million transfer to Everton, but his club manager has insisted he will be available for selection at Selhurst Park.
Pardew also revealed he plans to sign two new forwards as well as "some other positions", depending on "how that evolves".
Asked if Bolasie had been training, was in Palace's squad for the visit of West Brom and in the right frame of mind, the manager replied: "Yes.