Crystal Palace Hold Further Talks With Thomas Frank

Crystal Palace have held further talks with Thomas Frank as they consider a change in the dugout, with the former Brentford manager now at the centre of the club's search.

The contact began as preliminary talks, with sources telling reporters that Palace were assessing the possibility of a managerial change. Reports since then have said the discussions moved forward, with Sky Sports describing the club as progressing in talks with Frank on the understanding that the current manager, Pierre Sage, would be replaced. BBC Sport has described the talks as reaching their closing stages, with growing hope on the Palace side that a deal can be struck.

Frank's name has been widely discussed among Palace supporters, and the debate has centred on whether he is the right person to take the club forward. Those views are opinion for now.

No agreement has been announced by Crystal Palace, so the latest reports should be read as talks rather than a confirmed appointment. Any official confirmation from the club would be the point at which the situation changes.