Sources: Crystal Palace consider hiring ex-PL manager as Oliver Glasner replacement
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(Credit: Imago) Fri 17 April 2026 16:45, UK Crystal Palace and Bournemouth are among the Premier League clubs eyeing Frank Lampard for their managerial vacancies, sources have told Football Insider.Palace have been assessing a number of options to replace Oliver Glasner since January, and feel their Conference League progress will put them in a strong position.Bournemouth, meanwhile, announced this week that Andoni Iraola will leave the Vitality Stadium this summer and are keen to secure his replacement quickly.However, as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Coventry City are relaxed about Lampard’s future and confident he will stay.The former Chelsea boss’ stock has risen as a result of Coventry’s Championship title push, but there is a growing feeling he will remain at the CBS Arena this summer.Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking MediaCould Frank Lampard join Crystal Palace or Bournemouth?Football Insider revealed earlier this month that Lampard would snub a move away from Coventry despite Crystal Palace’s attempts to snatch him. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Bournemouth are the latest side to have considered his future after announcing Iraola’s departure, but it looks like the answer will be the same.Frank LampardCoventry City RecordGames78Wins43Draws15Losses20Goals For136Goals Against89Frank Lampard’s record as Coventry City manager.Coventry and currently in a very strong position to achieve promotion to the Premier League, and they hope Lampard will remain in charge next season.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “I would be very surprised if Lampard was to leave Coventry City now.“You’ve got the likes of Bournemouth who are looking for a new manager, Crystal Palace looking for a new manager, I’m sure Lampard is somebody who has been under consideration.
“But Coventry are quite hopeful and quite relaxed that Lampard will want to continue with them in the Premier League.“He is still part of their project, they want to have Lampard leading them out in the Premier League next season and then consolidating them in the future.”Do Coventry have plans if Lampard leaves this summer?While it remains highly unlikely that Lampard will leave Coventry, it has been suggested he could be lured away should the Chelsea job become available.Liam Rosenior is facing growing pressure on his position at Stamford Bridge, and the former Blues boss has been linked with a surprise return if that takes place.As a result, Football Insider exclusively revealed on 9 April that Coventry have plans in case Lampard leaves, with a number of alternatives on their radar.The Sky Blues view John Eustace as a top contender to potentially replace their current boss as he ranks highly on their shortlist of options. The Derby County boss is believed to be ready to jump at the chance to take over at Coventry, although it remains unlikely that any change will take place as things stand. 🏆 Championship Insider Access Get the full story from across the EFL with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from across the EFL Championship.