Pierre Sage the lading candidate to take charge at Lens
Pierre Sage is now the leading candidate to take charge at RC Lens, according to a report from Foot Mercato.
Lens have been without a manager since the final day of the Ligue 1 season, when Will Still shocked journalists by announcing his departure after just one season at the helm. He has since taken the job at Southampton.
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That was almost two weeks ago, and whilst Lens are yet to name Still's successor, they are nearing an appointment as talks with candidates continue. Foot Mercato understands that Sage, out of a job since leaving Olympique Lyonnais at the start of the year, is the leading candidate.
However, there are still other possibilities, including Yannick Cahuzac and Luís Castro. The latter excelled with USL Dunkerque last season, both in Ligue 2 and in the Coupe de France. He is also a target for FC Nantes, however, neither side are willing to pay the €2m compensation fee demanded by Dunkerque.
GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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