Palace hold initial talks with Lens manager Sage (opens original article in a new tab)

Crystal Palace have held initial talks with Pierre Sage, the manager of Lens, to potentially replace Oliver Glasner as their head coach.

• Crystal Palace discussed with Lens manager Pierre Sage for a potential coaching role.
• Sage led Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and won the Coupe de France.
• Palace considered other candidates but Sage is now a leading option after Iraola joined Liverpool.