Middlesbrough learn final Kim Hellberg decision as Premier League club in ‘advanced talks’

Kim Hellberg is set to remain as Middlesbrough manager as Crystal Palace hold advanced talks with Thomas Frank to fill their vacant managerial post. Palace dismissed Pierre Sage following a poor run that left the club bottom of the Premier League table. Hellberg had reportedly been on Palace's shortlist alongside several other candidates, but Frank has emerged as the frontrunner for the role.

Hellberg downplayed the speculation, reiterating his focus on Middlesbrough, who currently sit second in the Championship after 15 games. The 38-year-old manager previously guided Boro to the play-off final last season and was supported with key permanent transfers, including the signing of top scorer Will Lankshear from Tottenham.