Lucien Favre considering U-TURN on decision to join Crystal Palace just days after positive talks with chairman Steve Parish… with former Borussia Dortmund boss concerned over limited transfer budget on offer at Selhurst Park
- Lucien Favre is having second thoughts over becoming the new Palace manager
- The 63-year-old was widely expected to succeed Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park
- Favre held positive talks with chairman Steve Parish over the Eagles project
- However, after taking more time to consider the job, he now has reservations
Lucien Favre’s proposed appointment as Crystal Palace manager was thrown into doubt on Thursday night after the Swiss coach had second thoughts over taking the job.
The 63-year-old former Borussia Dortmund boss was widely expected to sign a three-year contract to succeed Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park after positive talks with chairman Steve Parish.
However, after taking more time to consider his decision, it is understood the vastly experienced Favre has reservations about the role and what is entailed.
Lucien Favre is having second thoughts over becoming the new Crystal Palace manager
Palace have a limited transfer budget and face an overhaul of their squad with a number of ageing players out of contract and a number of young players pushing to be integrated into the first-team squad.
They had discussed a number of candidates including Nuno Espirito Santo who was offered the job.
Now they could be forced to start again if Favre opts against becoming the man to take on their new project.
It comes despite Favre holding positive talks with chairman Steve Parish over the project