Crystal Palace consider Toulouse's Askou to replace Sage

Crystal Palace, still uncertain about the future after Pierre Sage's difficult start to the season, is evaluating Danish coach Jens Berthel Askou, currently in charge of Toulouse in Ligue 1. The English board is considering him for the role, while the French club has him under contract until 2028.

The Danish coach, born in 1982, appeals to the board because of his playing style and his ability to build aggressive and organised teams, according to FootMercato. Askou began his coaching career in the youth teams of Copenhagen, then managed Vejle and continued abroad. The breakthrough came with Motherwell, where in the 2025/26 season he took the club to fourth place, securing European competition qualification with an identity based on intensity, ball possession and high pressing.

Since the summer of 2026 he has been in charge of Toulouse, a team that currently occupies the middle part of the Ligue 1 table, despite still inconsistent results. Crystal Palace has placed him among the candidates for the post‑Sage role, alongside Ole Werner. To obtain Askou, the London side will have to negotiate with Toulouse, as his contract expires in 2028 with an option for an additional season.