Crystal Palace in Talks with Lens Boss Pierre Sage

Crystal Palace have entered discussions with Pierre Sage to replace Oliver Glasner. Sage guided Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and a Coupe de France triumph this season. He is understood to be keen on the move, with a deal expected to be struck.

Sage became the primary target after Andoni Iraola entered talks with Liverpool to succeed Arne Slot. Palace had also been put off by the compensation fee required to hire Frank Lampard. tbzikra.org