Crystal Palace Eyes Coventry City Duo: Frank Lampard and Milan Van Ewijk
With Oliver Glasner’s departure from Crystal Palace drawing closer, the club is urgently ramping up its search for a new manager. Chairman Steve Parish has compiled a diverse shortlist of potential candidates. While departing AFC Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is highly regarded, fierce competition from heavyweights like Liverpool and Manchester United means Palace is also exploring other realistic options.
Enter Frank Lampard. The Coventry City manager has caught the attention of the Eagles’ hierarchy after an incredible campaign. Lampard is currently on the verge of leading the Sky Blues to Premier League promotion in his very first full season in charge. Pulling him away from the CBS Arena will be a formidable challenge, especially since his contract runs until the summer of 2027 and he boasts a stellar record of 43 wins across 78 matches.
However, Palace’s ambitions do not stop at the manager’s desk. According to reports from Sports Boom, the London club is also heavily interested in acquiring Coventry’s star right-back, Milan van Ewijk. The dynamic defender has been a crucial driving force behind Coventry’s promotion push. He has missed just two Championship fixtures all season while racking up eight assists, which is the highest count in the entire Coventry squad.
Securing the highly-rated fullback will not be cheap or easy. Coventry is expected to demand around £25 million for their star man, and Palace faces stiff Premier League competition from Brighton, Everton, and Bournemouth. If Palace can pull off the double swoop, they will be getting a player Lampard already trusts deeply. The manager recently singled out Van Ewijk for high praise, calling his consistent performances absolutely amazing.