Frank Lampard edited on the sidelines at Selhurst Park, with Steve Parish in a circular inset
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Callum O'Connell
Mon 1 June 2026 13:00, UK
Frank Lampard could be tempted to walk away from his position at Coventry City for the right offer as he remains on the radar of Crystal Palace.
Lampard led Coventry to the Championship title this season and secured promotion to the Premier League, where the club hope he will lead them again.
However, the change to manage in the Europa League with Palace could appeal, while the South London club have been long-term admirers of his.
Former Coventry assistant manager Mick Brown told Football Insider that Lampard could walk away from his position at the CBS Arena if Palace make an approach.
The newly-promoted club are hopeful of keeping their manager, while Palace have other options on their radar, but could make a move for the ex-Chelsea man.
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Could Crystal Palace tempt Frank Lampard away from Coventry?
Football Insider revealed in April that Lampard is a target for Crystal Palace and there is a feeling that they could convince him to make the switch.
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Palace are planning for Europa League football next season after their Conference League success, and now feel they could make an attractive proposition.
Frank Lampard Record Coventry Everton Chelsea Derby
Games 82 44 84 57
Wins 46 12 44 26
Draws 16 8 15 15
Losses 20 24 25 16
Highest League Finish 1st 16th 4th 6th
Frank Lampard’s record in every permanent managerial role he has taken on.
While there is a feeling that other names are ahead of the Coventry boss on their shortlist, a move has not been ruled out, leading to concerns at the CBS Arena.
“Crystal Palace have been long-term admirers of Lampard,” Brown told Football Insider.
“The work he’s done at Coventry this season has been outstanding, to lead them back into the Premier League and win the Championship title.
“But he’s the type of character who always wants to keep improving, always wants to take on a new challenge, so he could be tempted by a move to Palace.
“They’ll be playing in Europe next season, so it’s a big step up, and that could be convincing.
“I’m not sure how highly he ranks on their list of targets, I’m led to believe there are names ahead of him, but he’s certainly somebody they are considering.
“It would be a shame to see him leave Coventry now and obviously they hope it won’t happen, but if Palace make an offer, I can see him walking away.”
Who will be the next Crystal Palace manager?
Lampard is far from the only manager on the Eagles’ radar as they accelerate plans to replace Oliver Glasner less than a week after his final game as Palace manager.
Glasner bowed out in style with his third trophy lift in two-and-a-half years at the club, and they are now keen to build on the success he brought.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner
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Football Insider revealed on 1 June that Pierre Sage is the favourite for Crystal Palace, with the Lens boss set for talks over the position in the near future.
Having led his Lens side to Champions League qualification, he is admired at Selhurst Park, while the likes of Dino Topmoller also feature highly.
Andoni Iraola had been the dream target for Palace, and they made a proposal to him, but have now missed out as he is closing in on the Liverpool job.
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