Ex-Tottenham boss Thomas Frank among candidates to take over London rivals at the end of the season

Premier League experience will be considered vital, given that Palace are keen to avoid slipping back into any future fights against relegation. The club hope that the next manager will have a calmer start, as European football, which has significantly added to the fixture congestion this season, may not be on the calendar next year.

Palace are looking for stability as much as ambition, and Frank’s experience of building teams from the ground up completely ticks both boxes. The board firmly believe that the right appointment could set the club on a path to sustained top-flight success while still maintaining their attacking, organised style. While nothing has been decided yet, his name has quickly risen to the top of the shortlist.