Crystal Palace weigh manager options, Richards fitness hope
Palace hold talks with a title-winning manager while a rival club emerges for top target Andoni Iraola, intensifying their search for Glasner’s successor.
Danny Imray impresses on loan, stepping up to West Brom, starring at wing-back, aiding a 10-game unbeaten run and five straight clean sheets, with a goal, assist and three Player of the Match awards.
Cadena Ser say Jefferson Lerma rejected a new Palace deal and plans to leave as a free agent, with La Liga interest. Palace may need midfield reinforcements amid doubts over others.
Chris Richards suffered a swollen ankle after a clash in the 2-2 draw at Brentford. Oliver Glasner says he hopes the centre-back can return midweek before facing Arsenal at Selhurst Park.
Jean-Philippe Mateta reaches 200 Palace games: 60 goals, 14 this season, 8 Premier League penalties scored, 484 duels won, first goal a backheel at Brighton 1,911 days ago.
