Crystal Palace move for Pierre Sage, transfer plans aligned
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Crystal Palace Daily News Roundup
Crystal Palace are close to appointing Lens manager Pierre Sage after Oliver Glasner’s exit. Palace face a busy summer, with Jean-Philippe Mateta’s future unresolved, interest in Adam Wharton and a new deal offered to Daichi Kamada. A £35m Ligue 1 defender has also been linked, with Palace, Spurs and PSG in the frame.
Palace are close to appointing Lens boss Pierre Sage after Glasner’s exit. He led Lens to a Ligue 1 runners-up finish and the Coupe de France. Europa League ahead, with Mateta’s future, Wharton interest and a Kamada offer key.
Jean-Philippe Mateta plays down renewed AC Milan links, saying the failed January move is in the past and his focus is on France. He credits Crystal Palace for his development under Oliver Glasner.
Palace, Spurs and PSG are in talks over a £35m Ligue 1 defender who wants to play for Pierre Sage, potentially giving Palace an edge if he is appointed.
Everton and Crystal Palace have learned an update on Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney, with talks ongoing as both clubs work on targets.
