Sources: Sean Dyche's chances of being next Crystal, former Palace manager revealed

Sean Dyche is among Crystal Palace's options to replace Pierre Sage, with sources saying the former Everton boss "ticks a lot of boxes" for the role.

Crystal Palace are assessing managerial options as Pierre Sage faces mounting pressure following a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle. Sean Dyche, out of work since his February departure from Nottingham Forest, has emerged as a candidate for the South London club.

Sources told Football Insider that Dyche "ticks a lot of boxes" for Palace's hierarchy. The 55-year-old's reputation for defensive solidity and experience in "firefighter" roles in the Premier League have caught the board's attention. Palace believe fixing their defensive issues is key to survival, an area where Dyche's track record at Burnley—where he kept the club in the top flight despite working with one of the division's smallest budgets—stands out.

Palace appointed Sage in the summer hoping to pursue an up-and-coming European direction, but the Frenchman has struggled to adapt to the Premier League after his success with Lens in Ligue 1. The club hierarchy are concerned by their poor start and potential relegation battle. While Dyche may not be the long-term direction Palace envisioned, remaining in the Premier League is the absolute priority for owner Steve Parish. The board remain keen to give Sage as long as possible, but his position is increasingly precarious.