Reading forward Michael Olise is close to joining Premier League club Crystal Palace, reports Completesports.com.

Olise scored seven goals in 46 games for Reading last season.

The 19-year-old was also named Sky Bet Championship Young Player of the season.

The France Under-18 international, who has one year left on his deal at Reading, will be the first step in a major squad rebuild at Selhurst Park.

Should the deal now proceed as predicted it will be a fee in the region of £8 million with a five year deal on the table for the youngster.