Crystal Palace next manager: New bookies favourite emerges after ‘talks’ held
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(Credit: Imago) Mon 1 June 2026 10:24, UK Crystal Palace’s search for their next manager has taken another twist with Lens boss Pierre Sage now the favourite according to UK bookmakers.The Daily Mail reported that Crystal Palace have “held another round of talks” with Sage, as the Eagles search for a successor to Oliver Glasner.Glasner announced in January that he would be leaving Crystal Palace at the expiry of his contract, and he won the FA Cup and Europa Conference League during his time in south London.47-year-old Sage led Lens to second-placed finish in Ligue 1 this season, finishing only six points behind champions PSG, and a first ever Coupe de France title.Sage has also managed Lyon, and has experience in the Europa League, which Crystal Palace will be competing in for the first time next season.Pierre Sage moves ahead of Frank Lampard in running for Crystal Palace jobOne of the UK’s leading bookmakers currently has Sage at odds of 11/10 to become the next permanent manager of Crystal Palace. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Former favourite Frank Lampard, who is currently the manager of Coventry, is now the second favourite at odds of 5/2.Games Managed40Games Won28Games Drawn4Games Lost8Pierre Sage’s managerial record at Lens in all competitions.Following the news of Arne Slot’s sacking at Liverpool, Andoni Iraola is now 16/1 to move to Selhurst Park, as the former Bournemouth boss is now the favourite to takeover at Anfield.Dino Toppmoller is also one of the leading contenders, with the former Frankfurt manager, who has been out of work since January, priced at 9/2.Crystal Palace advancing in search of new midfielderCrystal Palace will need to add extra depth to their squad if they are to compete in both the Premier League and the Europa League next season.Glasner made his frustrations about squad depth known to owner Steve Parish on a number of occasions, with the Austrian wanting more backing from the club’s hierarchy.Amid interest in Adam Wharton, sources have told Football Insider that Crystal Palace are targeting Middlesborough midfielder Hayden Hackney to replace the 22-year-old if he departs.Hackney is not expected to hang around at Middlesborough following their defeat in the Championship play-off final to Hull, but Crystal Palace are set to face competition for his signature.Europa League qualification could work in their favour, with other interested parties like Nottingham Forest not having any form of European football to offer Hackney next season. 🦅 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Crystal Palace Insider Access Get the full story from Selhurst Park and Beckenham with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of South London.