Crystal Palace move for Pierre Sage as manager talks planned
Doc Brown pays tribute to Glasner’s historic Palace reign, celebrating the club’s rise and silverware as the manager departs after transforming belief at Selhurst Park.
With Palace targeting Pierre Sage, loanee Evann Guessand could return after 2 goals and 1 assist in 14 games. His 3-4-3 wide role suits Sage, who knows him from Ligue 1, raising a permanent move.
RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande recalls trials at Crystal Palace, his rapid rise to 12 goals and 8 assists, and facing the future after AFCON and Champions League breakthroughs.
Glasner leaves after winning the 2025 FA Cup, Community Shield and Conference League, hailing the bond with fans and backing Palace to compete in the Europa League. Linked with AC Milan, he departs on a high.
Palace and Everton have enquired about Watford forward Othmane Maamma, 20. The Morocco youth international has interest from Benfica and a Ligue 1 club, with a summer move expected.
Cardiff are urged to sign Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, 23, after loans at Rizespor and Stoke. His Palace deal runs to 2027, but any move may wait on Palace’s new manager decision.
Palace plan talks with Lens to hire Pierre Sage as manager after Oliver Glasner’s exit. Sage, a priority target, has impressed in Ligue 1 with a Coupe de France win. Lens await Sage’s stance.
Palace are set to appoint former Botafogo director Alessandro Brito as head scout, strengthening South American links within the Eagle Football network after his role in notable signings to Nottingham Forest.
Palace and Newcastle are in the running for Juventus striker Jonathan David. Juve want a €25m permanent deal. Wages near €6m a year could be an issue, with PSG also an option via a swap.
