Latest update:Crystal Palace’s interest in Kieran McKenna prompts a double boost for Ipswich Town.

Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is currently the favourite for the Crystal Palace job, according to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook

Palace still have a manager in charge at this point with Roy Hodgson at the helm, but there has been speculation about his future for some time now, and the pressure is mounting on him with the Eagles continuing to struggle.

They haven’t won a league game since the early stages of November – and that has seen the club slide towards relegation danger – something that will horrify many fans who would have been hoping for a promising finish at the end of this term.

Palace did manage to secure a draw at Manchester City earlier this month and nearly won a point at Chelsea a couple of days ago, but their failure to get more wins on the board could force the Eagles’ hand.

They are set to face Brentford at home tomorrow – and some clubs may be nervously watching developments in that game at Selhurst Park – with the Eagles potentially set to find a new manager if Hodgson fails to deliver against the Bees.

Ipswich Town are one side that will be hoping that Palace beat the Bees tomorrow, with Palace believed to be admirers of their manager Kieran McKenna

McKenna has been linked with the top job in the English capital before – and the Telegraph believes the Premier League side have maintained their interest in the former Manchester United coach.

However, it’s clear that he would cost a compensation fee and the same can’t be said for reported favourite Cooper.