Crystal Palace head coach developments after links with Middlesbrough’s Kim Hellberg

Crystal Palace are reportedly in advanced talks to appoint Thomas Frank as head coach following the sacking of Pierre Sage. Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg had previously been linked with the vacant role at Selhurst Park, but he publicly distanced himself from the rumors, stating his focus remains on securing promotion with his current club. Sage was dismissed after fewer than five months in charge with Palace sitting bottom of the Premier League.

Frank, who has been unattached since leaving Tottenham in February, is reportedly the leading contender ahead of Sean Dyche and Vítor Pereira. Staff members Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa, and Sandy Guichard have also left Palace alongside Sage. Elsewhere in the league, Manchester United dismissed former Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick, with Mauricio Pochettino expected to replace him.