{"id":480465,"date":"2025-10-07T13:15:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T13:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/480465\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T13:15:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T13:15:21","slug":"crystal-palace-how-uncertainty-over-oliver-glasners-future-lays-heavy-before-clubs-european-bow-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/480465\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystal Palace: How uncertainty over Oliver Glasner&#8217;s future lays heavy before club&#8217;s European bow"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">That prospect isn&#8217;t being completely discounted, although the initial indications aren&#8217;t entirely positive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Sources close to Palace claim the chances of Glasner staying are remote, that the perceived transfer inactivity over the summer was taken as a sign that he and the club are not aligned in terms of their ambitions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">That&#8217;s not to say the Eagles will give up trying to convince him to continue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">If Palace were to provide the former Eintracht Frankfurt coach with certain guarantees and control over transfer operations, that may be enough of an incentive for the Austrian to &#8211; at the very least &#8211; have discussions over the future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">With that said, though, it has been pointed out to BBC Sport it was Glasner who effectively vetoed Guehi&#8217;s move to Liverpool on deadline day, despite both clubs agreeing a fee. So, in essence, he already has a significant grip on transfer matters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Interestingly, it is understood former Wolves sporting director Matt Hobbs has now formally started work at Selhurst Park, replacing the departed Dougie Freedman, although Palace are yet to officially announce their new executive&#8217;s arrival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Hobbs, you&#8217;d imagine, has his own ideas with regards to the club&#8217;s future recruitment plans and it remains to be seen whether that synergises with Glasner&#8217;s views.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">It will also be interesting to see how Palace intend to resolve the issues surrounding Guehi and Wharton in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">With Guehi, 25, expected to leave on a free, a new central defender will need to be signed without the financial benefit of an incoming transfer fee.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">In terms of Wharton, the club are open to extending the 21-year-old&#8217;s deal, which expires in 2029.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">The insertion of a release clause, which would likely run beyond the \u00a375m mark, could be beneficial to all parties if an agreement over a new deal is possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">In terms of future midfield additions, it is understood Palace have an interest in AZ Alkmaar&#8217;s 19-year-old Dutchman Kees Smit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">You wonder, though, how Glasner would feel about continuing without Guehi and possibly Wharton, having already seen Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze depart?<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">What is clear is his stock is at an all-time high. Bigger clubs are certainly taking notice. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Multiple sources have told BBC Sport Glasner would be on a list of candidates to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, although Old Trafford insiders insist they remain in support of their under-pressure manager and no candidate shortlists have been compiled.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Having tried and failed to appoint Glasner in the summer of 2024, Bayern Munich are also keeping a watchful eye, but there is no hint of Vincent Kompany being under scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">It has also been pointed out to BBC Sport that, while Glasner is viewed as one of the best out-of-possession coaches in Europe, it would be intriguing to see how he would set up a team expected to dominate the ball.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">As enticing as managing a top club may be, the grass isn&#8217;t always greener.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">He has built something special at Selhurst Park and appears to have an affinity with his players, while the supporters adore him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">What if Palace, somehow, qualify for the Champions League. Would that be a factor in his decision?<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Glasner is an intelligent guy and will know that dynamic isn&#8217;t easily nurtured.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Nevertheless, Palace know the time will eventually come for Glasner to depart for a bigger side &#8211; they just hope they can somehow persuade him to put off the inevitable for as long as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"That prospect isn&#8217;t being completely discounted, although the initial indications aren&#8217;t entirely positive. 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