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Crystal Palace have offered Frank de Boer the manager’s job at Selhurst Park.

Argentine Mauricio Pellegrino had also been linked with the Eagles position, but Palace officials believe he is heading to Southampton to replace Claude Puel, having impressed the St Mary's hierarchy during his interview.

Former Ajax coach De Boer has been out of work since being sacked by Inter last year, having lasted just three months at San Siro, winning only five of his 14 games in charge.

That came after the ex-Holland and Barcelona defender enjoyed a successful time in Amsterdam, leading Ajax to four titles in less than six years at the helm of the Dutch club.

Should the Dutchman take charge of the south London club, he will become their third manager in the last 12 months.

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Palace boss Steve Parish has been looking for a new manager since ex-England boss Sam Allardyce - having led the club to safety - walked away on May 23.

Marco Silva had been the club's No.1 target in the immediate aftermath, but he elected to take charge at Watford instead.

De Boer, 47, held talks with the Palace hierarchy and impressed with his vision for the club.

De Boer would be the second foreign manager in the club's history, after Palace icon Attilio Lombardo.