Michael Olise: Crystal Palace close to signing Reading forward

Michael Olise was a youth player at Chelsea before joining ReadingCrystal Palace are close to signing Reading forward Michael Olise for £8m.

Olise played a major role for Reading last season, scoring seven goals in 46 games and was nominated for the EFL 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.