Crystal Palace may attempt to make a significant statement of intent by enticing Gareth Southgate into the Selhurst Park hot-seat if they decide to sack Oliver Glasner after an underwhelming start to the season has seen them involved in a relegation battle, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

A 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Monday, courtesy of Chris Wood’s long-range effort at the City Ground, resulted in the Eagles equalling their worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign and it has led to chairman Steve Parish seriously considering whether to make an alteration in the dugout.

Palace’s struggles have come after losing key men Joachim Andersen and Michael Olise during the summer transfer window, with the latter completing a £50million switch to Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, and Austrian tactician Glasner is desperately seeking an upturn in results as he aims to save his job.

Eagles May Pursue Southgate if Glasner Axed

Palace could try to persuade Southgate to make a return to management if they part ways with Glasner, according to GMS sources, despite there being an awareness that he is not planning to embark on a fresh challenge for a year after resigning as England’s boss following the Euro 2024 final defeat at the hands of Spain.

The 54-year-old already has an existing relationship with the Eagles’ fanbase, thanks to making 117 appearances and chalking up a further 11 goal contributions along the way during his playing career, and Parish has refused to rule out the possibility of attempting to turn his head in the coming weeks.

The former Middlesbrough chief walked away from the England job in July, having been on a contract which allowed him to pocket £5million-per-year, and has been working as a technical observer at UEFA as he carefully plots his next managerial move instead of rushing back into the limelight.

Palace are desperate for Glasner to oversee an improved run of form and remain in his current position instead of being forced to wield the axe, GMS sources have learned, but it is likely that he needs to show progress between now and the next international break after Parish has become increasingly concerned thanks to the winless run and lack of goals.

West Ham are considering a move for Edin Terzic if they decide to sack Julen Lopetegui, according to Patrick Berger.

The Sky Sports journalist reported on 22 October that the former Borussia Dortmund boss has been considered by AC Milan and the Hammers, among others.

The 41-year-old will have to wait to see “if something happens in the coaching position” at the London Stadium before making the move after leaving the Bundesliga giants in July.

The German is said to be ready for a new job in football and has been watching games in England and Italy this season.

Edin Terzic to replace Julen Lopetegui at West Ham?

It is safe to say that it hasn’t been the ideal start to life in East London for Lopetegui who has failed to make a positive impression on supporters so far.

The football hasn’t been better or even much different to that of David Moyes which fans got tired of towards the end of his tenure.

The tip of the iceberg was a 4-1 defeat last time out against Tottenham despite going 1-0 up through Mohammed Kudus before he was sent off.

This could see the Irons’ hierarchy make a move to sack the former Real Madrid boss despite him being in the job for just four months.

If they are to move the Spaniard on, Terzic could prove to be a well-received option for the London Stadium faithful after his work with Borussia Dortmund.

The Yellow Wall made the trip to Wembley last season after reaching the Champions League final before losing to an elite Real Madrid side.

It will be interesting to see how long Lopetegui gets before he is relieved of his duties and replaced by another manager.

In other West Ham news, questions of Tim Steidten and his £100m-plus summer spend have been asked behind the scenes.

Ghanian striker Mohammed Kudus could receive an “extended” FA ban after being sent off in the game between West Ham United and Tottenham, according to The Mirror.

The 24-year-old was given his marching orders in the 4-1 loss at Spurs on Saturday (19 October) after leaving three opposition players on the floor following a meltdown.

The newspaper has reported in its print edition [21 October, pg 49] that the FA could decide to extend the usual three-match suspension after the “Spectacular” meltdown.

Mohammed Kudus set for extended ban at West Ham United?

Kudus’ red card did not mean much to the game as Tottenham were already on course to beat West Ham after the Ghanaian had given them an early lead.

While there is talk about Julen Lopetegui’s future at the London Stadium, many are debating whether Kudus should get an extended ban.

There is no doubt that the attacker should not have lost his cool like he did at the weekend as the Hammers now face being without one of their best players for at least three games.

Meanwhile, Ally McCoist has surprisingly claimed that Kudus should have been booked rather than sent off for the incident.