Crystal Palace's move for Malky Mackay has fallen through.
The Daily Star says Palace were all set to name ex-Bluebirds boss Mackay as Tony Pulis' successor on a three-year deal.
Both parties were confident Mackay's appointment would be rubber-stamped yesterday.
The Scot had already identified players he wanted to bring in before the end of the transfer window.
But talks broke down with a disagreement over Mackay's proposed backroom staff understood to be the major stumbling block.
The Eagles board want assistant manager and current caretaker Keith Millen and first-team coach Ben Garner to be kept on.
And Mackay and Palace were unable to agree on how they would fit into the new structure.
The dramatic turn of events could see ex-Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood offered a fresh chance to return to management.
