Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is set to make a key decision on his future at Selhurst Park, with talks over a new contract expected to intensify in the coming weeks. The 51-year-old Austrian coach has been linked to Manchester United as the bookmakers' early favourite for the permanent replacement of Ruben Amorim.
Glasner's contract expires this summer and he will be open to joining either United or another big club at that time. He had previously discussed a new deal with Palace chairman Steve Parish, but talks were put on hold during a hectic run of fixtures. The manager revealed that more talks are expected after the FA Cup winners face Macclesfield next Saturday.
Glasner downplayed the uncertainty over his future, saying he doesn't care about it and can't affect it through speculation. He emphasized that contract length has no bearing on a player's long-term commitment to the club. The manager acknowledged that Palace value their England defender Marc Guéhi at £40m, but conceded that his future is out of his hands.
If Manchester City make a bid for Guéhi, which Palace believe could reach as high as £40m, Glasner believes there will be a "threshold" beyond which the club will consider selling. He said he is always saying "I don't know" on this topic, suggesting that the decision ultimately depends on what's best for the club.
Despite speculation over his future, Glasner is focused on the upcoming FA Cup defence and has promised more talks after Palace face Macclesfield next week. The manager also revealed that Romain Esse will join Coventry on loan until the end of the season. However, he denied that his own future could depend on how much backing he gets in the transfer market.
Glasner's comments have raised questions over whether Palace can retain their key players if they fail to attract sufficient backing in the January transfer window. The manager has promised to keep talking with Parish, but it remains to be seen whether he will stay at Selhurst Park beyond his current contract expiration date.
Glasner's contract expires this summer and he will be open to joining either United or another big club at that time. He had previously discussed a new deal with Palace chairman Steve Parish, but talks were put on hold during a hectic run of fixtures. The manager revealed that more talks are expected after the FA Cup winners face Macclesfield next Saturday.
Glasner downplayed the uncertainty over his future, saying he doesn't care about it and can't affect it through speculation. He emphasized that contract length has no bearing on a player's long-term commitment to the club. The manager acknowledged that Palace value their England defender Marc Guéhi at £40m, but conceded that his future is out of his hands.
If Manchester City make a bid for Guéhi, which Palace believe could reach as high as £40m, Glasner believes there will be a "threshold" beyond which the club will consider selling. He said he is always saying "I don't know" on this topic, suggesting that the decision ultimately depends on what's best for the club.
Despite speculation over his future, Glasner is focused on the upcoming FA Cup defence and has promised more talks after Palace face Macclesfield next week. The manager also revealed that Romain Esse will join Coventry on loan until the end of the season. However, he denied that his own future could depend on how much backing he gets in the transfer market.
Glasner's comments have raised questions over whether Palace can retain their key players if they fail to attract sufficient backing in the January transfer window. The manager has promised to keep talking with Parish, but it remains to be seen whether he will stay at Selhurst Park beyond his current contract expiration date.
I'm thinking that's what matters most for Palace, not just holding onto key players 'cause of speculation - they need a solid plan to boost the squad and attract new talent. 
If Manchester City really make an offer for Guéhi, it might be time for Glasner to consider his options too... 
, I think Palace might have to sell him 
. That would be a huge blow to their team, especially since he's one of their most valuable players 
. I mean, Oliver Glasner is trying to stay calm and all that 
, but it's hard not to wonder what the future holds for him and the club 
. I hope they can attract some good signings in January and keep Guéhi at least until next summer 
... Fingers crossed for Palace! 
. I mean, when does a manager's future get tied to the club's ability to attract new players? It's like they're saying 'we'll keep you if you help us sign others'. That's just not right 
. I think it shows Palace aren't willing to back their manager fully, that's a red flag 
. And what about player loyalty? If City are willing to pay £40m for Guéhi, why can't Palace offer him a similar deal and keep him? It's like they're playing the market, not building a team 
. This is all about the Benjamins 
. I mean, 51 and already thinking about leaving? That's like me being 70 and wondering if I should retire from gaming 
. But seriously, it's hard not to worry when you've got big clubs sniffing around your players. £40m for Guéhi is crazy talk 
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They've got some talented guys like Guéhi and Romain Esse, and if they don't get the backing in the transfer market, it might be hard for them to keep those players on. 
The manager seems focused on keeping talks going with Parish, but it's hard to see how Palace can compete with bigger clubs if they're not willing to spend big. 
️ Maybe they just need to trust their existing squad and hope that some of the younger players come through... 
. still, i guess the fa cup is a good distraction from all this uncertainty 
and honestly I'm not surprised. They've been saying that since the summer and City seem like they're serious about making a move. It's also possible that Glasner might be tempted by United, he's got connections with them after all. As for Palace's chances of retaining their players, I think it's gonna be tough if they don't get some decent signings in Jan 
. The uncertainty is kinda unsettling, but at the same time, Palace have some talented players so I think they can make it work if they stay focused 
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. I'm getting the feeling Glasner isn't even sure if he wants to stay anymore 
. It's good that he's focusing on the FA Cup defence, should give Palace some confidence 
This is just frustrating for fans who are already worried about losing their stars to bigger clubs. Can't they just focus on this season and worry about the future later? 