Real Betis defender Chadi Riad step away from signing for Palace

Crystal Palace may be ready to finalise a deal for Real Betis defender Chadi Riad.

The 20-year-old is the primary target for the early part of the summer window for Palace.

Per The Mail, the London club have put in a bid of 12.7million with a further 1.7m due in add ons.

Boss Oliver Glasner will be hoping to call on the 20-year old when pre-season begins.

Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini confirmed that he could not select Riad this weekend due to a transfer being in the works.

He will now have to prove that he is good enough to play regularly in the Premier League.