Crystal Palace have endured a difficult start to the Premier League campaign and were bottom of the table after ten matches, increasing the pressure on Sage. Several names have been linked with the position, with former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank reportedly among the leading candidates.
Frank is not the only coach being considered. Frank Lampard, Sean Dyche, Vítor Pereira, Vítor Matos and Tony Popovic have also been mentioned, while former Hammarby manager Kim Hellberg has played down suggestions that he could move to Selhurst Park.
According to Sky Sports, Askou has now entered the picture as another possible replacement for the Frenchman.
The Danish coach took charge of Toulouse during the summer after leaving Motherwell, where he had built a strong reputation. His new club were 12th in Ligue 1 after ten rounds, and his performances in France have now attracted attention from England.
Askou previously coached IFK Göteborg in Sweden before leaving Allsvenskan in 2024. He subsequently moved through Sparta Prague, FC Copenhagen and Motherwell before accepting the Toulouse position.
His spell in Scotland was particularly influential in raising his profile. Askou guided Motherwell to fourth place in the Scottish Premiership and earned recognition for the attacking style of football he introduced. His work there helped secure the move to France, although his time at Toulouse has so far been relatively short.
A move to Palace would therefore represent another significant step in his managerial career, but the reported interest comes at a time when he has only recently begun working with his current club.
Thomas Frank remains a prominent name in the discussions, having previously managed both Brentford and Tottenham in the Premier League. His experience of English football could make him an attractive option for Palace as they look to address their poor start.
The situation surrounding Sage remains unresolved in the reports, with the club considering a change after a disappointing run of results. The Frenchman arrived from Lens after impressing in Ligue 1, but Palace’s early-season struggles have placed his position under scrutiny.
Askou is one of several names being assessed rather than a confirmed appointment, and it remains to be seen whether Palace will make a formal approach to Toulouse.