Palace Target Lens Boss Sage

Frenchman Pierre Sage has become Crystal Palace's first choice to become their new head coach after Liverpool entered talks with Andoni Iraola, who was previously Palace's preferred candidate. Palace also put off by the compensation fee required to sign Frank Lampard.

Sage led Lens to second place in Ligue 1 this season after inheriting a team that finished eighth the previous year. He also won the Coupe de France with Lens. Previously, he was in charge of Lyon for just over a year before being sacked in January 2025. Sage is understood to be keen to join Palace, with expectations that a deal will be struck. xsportfeed.life