Exclusive: Crystal Palace work on Gareth Southgate deal
Crystal Palace are trying to persuade Gareth Southgate to take over as interim manager until the end of the season, sources have told Football Insider.
The Premier League side are aware that fans have now turned on Oliver Glasner and one option is to appoint a short-term replacement until his confirmed exit in the summer.
Palace are hopeful that Southgate’s affiliation with the club could be enough to lure him in on a short-term deal.
The 55-year-old previously playing 191 for the Eagles and has strong connections with the club where he emerged as a force during his playing days.
Thomas Frank still remains Palace’s number one target for the summer, as they prepare for Glasner’s impending exit from Selhurst Park.
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Gareth Southgate edges closer to Premier League return
Southgate has not managed in the Premier League since 2009, when he was unable to prevent Middlesbrough’s relegation to the Championship.
2009 also proved to be the final year the manager took charge of a domestic club as he left Boro, going on to cement his legacy in international football.
Since leaving the England National Team job in 2024, Southgate has been linked to numerous Premier League jobs, most notably the Man United position.
🗣 “I’m just not good enough to replace the players we sold.
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) February 20, 2026
🗣 “I’m just not good enough to integrate the new players in a way that we can play like we did.
🗣 “I’m just not good enough [to] cope with the schedule.”
Oliver Glasner 😬 pic.twitter.com/RtAwNTKyf4
However, while a move to Old Trafford did not transpire, it appears that he is getting closer to a Premier League return through Palace.
While it remains unclear if Southgate would be willing to accept an interim position, it appears that the 55-year-old is edging closer to a Premier League return.
Thomas Frank remains favourite for Crystal Palace job next season
No matter what happens with Glasner in the short term, the one thing that is certain is that the manager won’t be in charge of the Eagles come next season.
For many Palace fans, this will be a relief, with the 51-year-old having a torrid few months at the Croydon club, winning one of his last 15 matches in all competitions, with his legacy beginning to tarnish.
As a result, Palace are on the hunt for a long-term replacement, with Frank remaining the clear target from the club.
Despite the Dane being sacked by Tottenham earlier this month, bringing an end to a torrid few months at the North London club, his stock remains high in the Premier League.
What he achieved at Brentford over a seven-year period has clearly not been forgotten, and Palace will be hopeful that he can rekindle this magic if he is appointed at Selhurst Park.