Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage after just five months in charge, with the club bottom of the Premier League following a difficult start to the season.
The Frenchman departs after overseeing only 16 matches, with Palace now looking for a replacement as they attempt to turn around their campaign.
Former Brentford and Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is in advanced talks with the Eagles over taking charge at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage after poor run of results
Sage's departure follows a disappointing run of results, with Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Liverpool marking Palace's fourth consecutive loss in the Premier League.
The Eagles have won just two of their opening 10 league matches, leaving them bottom of the table and facing an increasingly difficult battle to improve their position.
Their struggles have also extended into European competition, with Palace sitting 21st in the 36-team Europa League table.
They have managed just one victory from their opening four matches in the competition, adding to the pressure on Sage after his short spell in charge.
Thomas Frank in advanced talks to become next Crystal Palace manager
Palace have already begun exploring their options, with former Brentford and Tottenham boss Frank emerging as a leading candidate.
The Dane is reportedly in advanced talks with the club over replacing Sage, although an appointment has not yet been confirmed.
Frank previously established himself as one of the Premier League's respected managers during his time at Brentford, before taking charge of Tottenham.
Palace will now hope a change in the dugout can provide the reset required to improve their domestic form and strengthen their position in the Europa League.
With Sage dismissed after only 16 games, attention will turn to whether Frank can agree a deal and take charge of the club's attempts to climb away from the bottom of the Premier League.
