Oliver Glasner is reported to be leaving Crystal Palace when his contract at Selhurst Park expires next summer. And the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham could look to bring him in following his form in south London. Glasner replaced Roy Hodgson in the Palace dugout in February 2024 after leaving Eintracht Frankfurt eight months earlier.
The Eagles were on the brink of relegation when the Austrian took over after sinking to 15th place in the Premier League. However, in the end he led the team to a 10th place finish. His first season in full charge ended with FA Cup glory as Palace defeated Manchester City in the final and also secured their place in European football. And Palace are currently fifth in the league table and have made a strong start in the UEFA Conference League.
According to Spain’s Cadena SER, Glasner has no intention of renewing his contract with Palace after the end of the season. The 51-year-old wants to manage one of the Premier League giants instead. Palace are now aiming to appoint Getafe manager Jose Bordalas as his successor.
Glasner was linked with the Manchester United manager job in September after current Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim came under intense pressure following the team’s poor performance.
The North West Giants lost three of their opening six league games this season, and were eliminated in the second round of the Carabao Cup following a humiliating loss to League Two side Grimsby.
However, United have improved since then, with the Red Devils losing just once in their last 10 league games. And Mr. Amorim’s job appears to be safe for now.
Chelsea could soon embark on a search for a new manager, with current manager Enzo Maresca speculating at the weekend that he lacks the support of the club’s hierarchy.
And Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher admitted on Monday night that he cannot imagine Maresca managing at Stamford Bridge again next season.
Meanwhile, Tottenham manager Thomas Frank finds himself under huge pressure after a disappointing start to his time at Spurs.
The Lilywhites have won just two of their last nine league games, dropping to 11th in the table as a result.
Glasner was asked about his relationship with United and other “top clubs” in an interview with Kicker in the fall.
The Palace manager did not rule out a move, explaining: “I am following all the rumors and that is all. I am neutral and completely relaxed. I am concentrating on my day-to-day work with the players and coaches and trying to enjoy it as much as possible.”
