BREAKING: Palace confirm approach for Ian Holloway

Crystal Palace have confirmed rumours that they have made an approach for Blackpool manager Ian Holloway this evening and expect him to become their new manager.

The Eagles have been searching for a new boss since Dougie Freedman left for Bolton Wanderers last week.

It is thought that as long as a club is willing to pay the £400,000 compensation for Ollie they are free to talk to him, with London media publishing that they expect him to be named the new manager tomorrow (Friday).

More to follow.