Pierre Sage: Crystal Palace are close to appointing the Frenchman as their new boss

Crystal Palace Lens manager Pierre Sage is close to finalizing a deal to become their new head coach.

BBC Sports reported this information earlier The palace was under discussion The 47-year-old Frenchman will replace Oliver Glassner, who left the Premier League club at the end of last season.

Palace are now putting the finishing touches on a financial package that will expedite his departure from the French club to take the reins in south London.

Sage joined Lens 12 months ago and led them to second place in Ligue 1 and the club’s first Coupe de France win in their 120-year history.

Palace was keen on a move for the former Bournemouth But the boss signed a two-year deal with Antony Iraola Liverpool Earlier this month.

Eagles Coventry manager Frank Lampard, former Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna and formerBurnley, Nottingham Forest And Everton Head coach Sean Dyche as an alternative.

However, Sage’s style of football may appeal to supporters and the Frenchman’s English is also understood at a good level which will not hinder him once he arrives at Selhurst Park.

Palace’s UEFA Conference League trampling means they will be playing Europa League football next season, but they face a difficult summer ahead.

France forward Jean-Philippe Mateta’s future remains unresolved as he enters the final year of his contract and England midfielder Adam Wharton has been linked with other Premier League clubs.

Palace have offered midfielder Daichi Kamada a new deal with the Japan international’s deal expiring at the end of the last campaign.