Thomas Frank in talks to succeed Sage at Crystal Palace

Thomas Frank is in advanced talks to become the new Crystal Palace manager following the departure of Pierre Sage.

Palace confirmed on Thursday that Sage had left his role after just 16 matches in charge, with the Eagles sitting bottom of the Premier League following four successive defeats.

Frank has quickly emerged as the leading candidate to replace him and talks over a move to Selhurst Park are now at an advanced stage.

The former Brentford and Tottenham boss is understood to be keen on the position and could be appointed in time to take charge of Palace’s next Premier League game against Coventry.

Frank was also considered by Palace during their managerial search in the summer before the club eventually appointed Sage.

The Dane established his reputation during a successful spell at Brentford, taking the club into the Premier League and keeping them comfortably in the top flight before later moving to Tottenham, where he departed in February.

Former Nottingham Forest bosses Sean Dyche and Vitor Pereira have also been mentioned as alternatives, but Frank is currently at the front of the queue as Palace look to make a swift appointment during the international break.