Sources: Lampard's stance on Crystal Palace move revealed as Parish 'explores' deal

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(Credit: Imago) Mon 6 April 2026 13:08, UK Crystal Palace are set to be unsuccessful with any attempts to try and snatch Coventry City manager Frank Lampard this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Eagles’ chairman Steve Parish is a long-term admirer of the 47-year-old’s managerial ability and is keen to “explore” the possibility of bringing him to Selhurst Park at the end of the season. Thomas Frank favourite for Crystal Palace jobFootball Insider revealed last week that Thomas Frank is still the favourite for the Crystal Palace job, despite his recent dismissal by Tottenham.

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The Dane has been a clear target for the Selhurst hierarchy ever since he was about to be shown the door on the other side of the capital, and he is right at the forefront of their plans for next season. Football Insider first revealed Palace’s interest in Frank at the start of February, when sources indicated that he had already been contacted by the Eagles, while still in the job at Spurs.

He is seen as being an appealing target to take Palace to the next level, with his work at Brentford catching the eye due to the similar resources that he had available. Palace desperate to keep Adam Wharton for new bossFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown recently told Football Insider that Palace are doing “everything in their power” to try and keep Adam Wharton for next season, despite the significant interest in him.