Jens Berthel Askou Shortlisted For Premier League Job
Former Celtic managerial candidate Jens Berthel Askou has reportedly emerged on Crystal Palace's shortlist as the Premier League club considers its options amid pressure on Pierre Sage. Sky Sports reports that Palace are looking at the Toulouse boss as a potential replacement, with former RB Leipzig coach Ole Werner also among the names being considered.
The development will be of interest to Celtic supporters after Askou featured prominently in the club's managerial search earlier this year. We coverevery Celtic transfer storyfrom first link to done deal.
11th February 2026; Fir Park, Motherwell, Scotland; Scottish Premiership Football, Motherwell versus Rangers; Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou applauds the fans The Dane impressed during his spell at Motherwell and was repeatedly linked with succeeding Martin O'Neill. Reports at the time claimed Celtic were looking at Askou among a number of candidates, while there were also strong suggestions that the 44-year-old was keen on the Parkhead job.
Askou eventually left Motherwell for Toulouse in May. Further details emerged months later when former Motherwell midfielder Andy Halliday claimed Celtic had made contact, but only after the French move was already well advanced.
Journalist Tom English also said he had been told by a senior Motherwell figure that contact took place between Celtic and the Fir Park club regarding Askou. There has never been confirmation that Celtic formally offered him the job, with O'Neill ultimately remaining in charge.
Askou has since made a steady start to life in Ligue 1. Toulouse sit 12th after 10 matches, taking 13 points from three wins, four draws and three defeats.
They have scored 15 goals and conceded 14, with recent results including a 3-1 victory over Strasbourg and a 3-0 away win against Le Mans. 1st November 2025; Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland; Scottish Premier Sports Cup semi final, Motherwell versus St Mirren; Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou His name appearing on a Premier League shortlist only months after leaving Scottish football shows how quickly Askou's stock has continued to rise.
Palace are assessing their managerial options following a difficult opening to the campaign under Sage, although no change has yet been officially confirmed. For Celtic, it is another interesting chapter involving a coach who was firmly in the conversation at Parkhead before making the move to France.