Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi this month for £20m.
City started talks with the England centre-back, 25, this month following injuries to defenders Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias.
Guehi, who has been linked with some of Europe’s top clubs, is out of contract this summer and was close to a move to Liverpool last summer.
BBC Sport reported earlier this month that City were exploring a move for Guehi and talks have accelerated in the past 24 hours. Guehi is now expected to join City on a long-term contract this month.
Personal terms have not been formally agreed but are not expected to be an issue.
City have already signed Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in the current transfer window for £62.5m.
The Guehi development emerged as Palace boss Oliver Glasner confirmed he will leave the club when his contract expires in June.
Glasner said Guehi’s potential move had “zero impact” on his decision to go, “because my decision has already been taken months ago”.
