Mercato: Uncertain at Lens, Pierre Sage courted in the Premier League (and not by Liverpool)

Pierre Sage, the 47-year-old French coach currently at Lens, is reportedly a target for Premier League club Crystal Palace. This interest comes amid uncertainty surrounding Sage's future at Lens, where he is under contract until 2028. His name had also been mentioned as a potential successor to Arne Slot at Liverpool, though Andoni Iraola is now reportedly the preferred candidate for that role.

According to English sources, Crystal Palace, winners of the Europa Conference League, see Sage as a candidate to replace their current manager, Oliver Glasner. The BBC reports that Sage is expected to hold direct discussions with the Eagles in the coming days. Crystal Palace is reportedly keeping its options open in its search for a new manager and is taking its time to identify its priority target.

Sage has had a significant impact since joining Lens. In his first season, he guided the team to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and secured their first French Cup title. His tenure at Lyon, from 2023 to 2025, also saw notable achievements before his move to Lens.

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It would seem that Palace remains open to all possibilities in its search for a new coach and wishes to take its time before choosing its priority target.