Palace shortlist Lampard and McKenna to replace Glasner

Palace shortlist Lampard and McKenna to replace Glasner

Crystal Palace have stepped up their search for Oliver Glasner’s successor as his time at Selhurst Park comes to a close soon.

According to Miguel Delaney, Crystal Palace are eyeing Coventry City manager Frank Lampard and Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna, shortlisting both men.

Palace have at least six candidates on their shortlist as the club prepares for life after Glasner, who confirmed earlier this year that he will leave at the end of the season.

Initial approaches and background checks on potential replacements have already begun behind the scenes.

Lampard has become an increasingly admired figure within football circles following his impressive work in the Championship.

He guided his side to the Championship title and has rebuilt his managerial reputation after some difficult spells.

While a move away currently appears unlikely given his club’s momentum, Crystal Palace are among several Premier League sides monitoring his situation closely.

Any attempt to prise him away would likely require Palace to pay compensation in the region of £5 million.

McKenna is also highly regarded at Selhurst Park after continuing to enhance his reputation in the Championship.

Pep Guardiola has hailed him for building a ‘special’ team.