Crystal Palace: Pierre Sage to hold talks with club over vacant manager position

Sage took over as Lens manager in June last year and led the club to second place in Ligue 1. Lens beat Nice to win Coupe de France For the first time in their 120 year history.

It is understood that Palace are keeping an open mind in their manager search and want to take their time before settling on their new first-choice target.

Glassner, who led the club to the FA Cup last season and the Conference League this term, He announced his departure from the club in January His contract ends this summer.

Coventry boss Frank Lampard, Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna, former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Topmöller, former Spurs boss Thomas Frank and former Burnley And Nottingham Forest Manager Sean Dyche is being considered with a number already held in talks.

Lampard has major fans at Selhurst Park and is believed to be aware of Palace’s interest.

the former Chelsea The midfielder and manager grew his reputation at Coventry, The Sky Blues won the Championship title and Premier League promotion.

But Lampard currently has 12 months left on his contract and it could cost a significant amount to release him from Coventry, which could pose a stumbling block.

Likewise, McKenna, who has led Ipswich back to the top-flight, is on a big wage at Portman Road and is believed to have a release clause worth at least £5m.

Frank, Topmöller and Dyche are all without a club and will be easier to recruit.