Palace Target Lens Boss Sage

Frenchman Pierre Sage is Crystal Palace's preferred candidate to replace Oliver Glasner after the club put talks with Andoni Iraola on hold due to his potential move to Liverpool. Palace were also put off by the compensation fee for Frank Lampard. macnevers-and-co.beer

Sage led Lens to second place in Ligue 1 this season, transforming a team that finished eighth last year into title contenders. He also won the Coupe de France with Lens and previously managed Lyon for over a year before being sacked in January 2025.