Monday 7 August 2017 15:53, UK
Stoke City are close to completing the signing of defender Bruno Martins Indi from Porto in a cut-price deal, according to Sky sources.
The Potters had the option to sign him for a fee rising to £13.4m as part of last season's loan deal and he was expected to have a medical with the club last month.
But Stoke pulled out of the deal because they were not prepared to meet Porto's demands, according to Sky sources, and Crystal Palace moved in with an attempt to bring the 25-year-old centre-back to Selhurst Park.
Palace agreed a separate deal with Porto but Martins Indi never arrived at Palace for a scheduled medical either, and Stoke have since returned with new offer of around £7.52m.
The player is due back at Stoke to complete the deal over the next few days.
Martins Indi made 37 appearances including 35 in the Premier League for Stoke while on loan last term. He also scored once.