Crystal Palace have placed Frank Lampard on their shortlist of potential managers as they prepare to replace Oliver Glasner at the end of the season. The Eagles have known for months that the Austrian head coach would depart Selhurst Park, and Lampard's impressive work at Coventry City has put him in contention.
Lampard's Championship Success
Lampard led Coventry to the Championship title this season, significantly boosting his reputation. The 47-year-old has previously managed in the Premier League with Chelsea and Everton, and he is keen to prove himself at the highest level once again. However, any move away from Coventry would require a compensation fee of around £5 million, and it would be a surprise if he left so soon after achieving promotion.
Fulham are also monitoring Lampard's situation, with Marco Silva's contract expiring in a matter of weeks, according to reports.
Palace's European Ambitions
The appeal of the Crystal Palace job may depend on their success in the Europa Conference League. Victory in that competition would secure a spot in next season's Europa League, providing greater financial resources for squad investment.
Other names on Palace's radar include Ipswich Town's Kieran McKenna, who could yet be a Premier League manager if his side secures promotion. McKenna's compensation package is set at £8 million. Additionally, Andoni Iraola has confirmed he will leave Bournemouth after three years and is weighing up options, including a potential move to Chelsea.
Glasner's Departure
Oliver Glasner scaled new heights with Palace, winning the FA Cup last season and the Community Shield against Liverpool. However, he became increasingly vocal about the club's lack of investment following those successes. Key players like Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi were sold, with Guehi moving to Manchester City in January, prompting Glasner to announce his departure.
