Crystal Palace are working on a deal to bring in Sir Gareth Southgate as the team's manager until the end of the season, according to Football Insider.
The Eagles are on a horrendous run of form currently, which has seen them win just one of their last 15 games in all competitions, and the club held talks with Oliver Glasner about an immediate departure from the club on Friday, rather than waiting until the end of the season when his contract expires.
It was decided instead that the two parties will continue working together for now, but there is some concern at Selhurst Park that if results don't change then they could be dragged into a relegation battle, and Steve Parish is now actively working on finding alternatives.
Crystal Palace In Talks With Gareth Southgate
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Southgate, who has been described as 'unbelievable' and 'one of the best coaches' by Jude Bellingham, has been out of work since resigning from the England head coach role after losing the Euro 2024 final.
A former Crystal Palace defender, the 55-year-old has a close affiliation with the Eagles, and the club are now trying to use that connection to convince him to take over as the club's manager until the end of the season and keep them in the Premier League.
Fans have now turned on Glasner following recent performances, and following the draw with Zrinjski in the UEFA Conference League in midweek, he admitted that he didn't feel he was able to get a reaction from the players anymore to turn things around.
It's unclear if Southgate would be willing to step in as things stand, but it's understood that he is edging closer to a return to the Premier League, having previously managed Middlesbrough back in 2009 as they were relegated to the Championship.
A move for Southgate would allow Glasner to depart before the end of the season, something that he seems keen to do, but Palace are said to have former Brentford and Tottenham boss Thomas Frank as their top target to be in charge of the club next season.
Palace Must Find a Glasner Replacement
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It seems evident that Glasner and Palace are ready to part ways, but with the club in a precarious position, they want to ensure they have a replacement lined up before coming to an agreement.
Southgate would seemingly be an ideal fit in the short-term considering his experience at the highest level, and it would also allow the club to start looking forward, rather than constantly over their shoulder.
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT what Southgate would bring to the Palace team as manager, and this was its response:
Gareth Southgate would bring calm leadership and strong man-management.
Pragmatic, organised defensive structure.
Emphasis on discipline and shape over flair.
Experience handling pressure and media.
Likely short-term stability for Crystal Palace.
Trust in experienced players and clear roles.
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