Crystal Palace’s reported move to appoint Thomas Frank as their new manager has encountered delays as the club work to finalise agreements involving his backroom staff.

According to Football Insider, the Eagles remain in talks with the former Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur boss following the sacking of Pierre Sage, but negotiations over Frank’s sizeable coaching team have complicated the process.

Discussions between the two parties have taken place, with growing confidence that an agreement can be reached before Premier League action resumes after the international break.

Palace are scheduled to face newly promoted Coventry City on Saturday, November 21, with the club hoping to have their managerial situation resolved before that fixture.

The uncertainty comes at a difficult time for the Eagles, who sit bottom of the Premier League table with just seven points from their opening ten matches.

That disappointing start has left Palace facing an early battle against relegation and adds urgency to their search for Sage’s successor.

Frank’s experience at Brentford and Tottenham makes him a familiar figure in English football, but his appointment at Selhurst Park remains dependent on the outstanding negotiations being concluded.

For Palace, completing the deal before the Coventry match would give the incoming manager an opportunity to begin addressing the team’s struggles as they seek to climb away from the foot of the table.

For now, however, the focus remains on resolving the backroom staffing arrangements and turning the ongoing discussions into a completed appointment.

By: Addy Kennedy Edem