Crystal Palace Target Lens Boss Sage

Crystal Palace are in advanced talks with Pierre Sage with a view to making him their head coach after he led Lens to an impressive second-place finish in Ligue 1 this season. The Frenchman has become the club's first choice following Andoni Iraola's move to Liverpool and concerns over Frank Lampard's compensation demands.

Sage transformed Lens, who had finished eighth the previous season, into title contenders, finishing just six points behind Paris Saint-Gererman and winning the Coupe de France. He previously managed Lyon for over a year before being sacked in January 2025 but is understood to be keen on the Palace opportunity, with expectations high that a deal will be struck. turconews.click