Pardew signed a deal in the summer that would keep him at Selhurst Park until 2020

Alan Pardew would expect to be paid about £5 million in compensation if he loses his job as Crystal Palace manager.

The 55-year-old signed a deal until 2020 in the summer and it is understood that he would expect his contract to be paid in full should the club want to make a change. He faces the sack if his team lose at home to Southampton on Saturday, though Palace are reluctant to change because they consider any manager currently available to be unsuitable.

Palace have lost six league games in a row and only goal difference separates them from the relegation zone before a crucial period of fixtures.

After they meet Hull City a week on Saturday, they play Manchester United, Chelsea, Watford and