Favre managed Borussia Monchengladbach and Nice before a two-year spell at DortmundFormer Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre is strong favourite to be named the new Crystal Palace boss. It is understood talks are at an advanced stage and the club could announce his appointment by the end of the week. Switzerland-born Favre, 63, last managed Dortmund, but was sacked by the German club in December last year. Palace had targeted Nuno Espirito Santo, but talks with the 47-year-old former Wolves boss broke down. Palace chairman Steve Parish, speaking to the BBC two weeks ago, outlined what the club would be looking for in the new manager.

Source: BBC June 23, 2021 17:15 UTC