Pierre Sage won the Coupe de France with Lens last season.
Crystal Palaceare close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach.
BBC Sport previously reported thatPalace were in talkswith the 47-year-old Frenchman as they look to replace Oliver Glasner. who left the Premier League club at the end of last season.
Palace are now putting the finishing touches on a financial package. will accelerate his departure from the French club to take the reins in south London.
Sage joined Lens 12 months ago. led them to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 and the club's first Coupe de France triumph in their 120-year history.
Palace had been keen on a move for formerBournemouthboss Andoni Iraola but he signed a two-year deal withLiverpoolearlier this month.
The Eagles also discussed Coventry manager Frank Lampard, former Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna. ex-Burnley,Nottingham ForestandEvertonhead coach Sean Dyche as alternative options.
However, Sage's style of football is likely to appeal to supporters. the Frenchman's English is also understood to be at a good level which will not hinder him once he arrives at Selhurst Park.
Palace's Uefa Conference League triump means they will play Europa League football next season,. they face a tricky summer ahead.
The future of France forward Jean-Philippe Mateta yet to be resolved as he enters the final year of his contract. England midfielder Adam Wharton has linked with several other Premier League clubs.
Palace have also offered a new deal to midfielder Daichi Kamada with the Japan international's deal expiring at the end of the last campaign.
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