Crystal Palace face Oliver Glasner contract worry as familiar pattern emerges

Crystal Palace may be facing a familiar and potentially worrying scenario as uncertainty continues to surround the future of head coach Oliver Glasner.

According to SportBILD, the current contract situation at Selhurst Park closely mirrors how Glasner’s previous spell at Eintracht Frankfurt came to an end — raising concerns that history could be repeating itself.

Glasner has recently put renewal discussions with Crystal Palace on hold, with talks expected to resume once the club’s fixture schedule becomes less intense. However, there is no clarity yet on whether those discussions will lead to an extension.

The Austrian coach is currently entering the final months of his deal, which expires in the summer, and no agreement has been reached so far. That lack of progress has prompted speculation — particularly given Glasner’s past.

SportBILD point out that Glasner’s departure from Eintracht Frankfurt also occurred during a period of contract negotiations, with talks dragging on before the relationship ultimately ended. From a Palace perspective, the parallels are difficult to ignore.

The German outlet also highlights external factors that may be influencing Glasner’s decision-making. He has been installed by bookmakers as a leading contender for the Manchester United job, a role that would represent a significant step up in profile.

In addition, uncertainty elsewhere in the league could create further movement. Thomas Frank is widely expected to leave Tottenham Hotspur, potentially opening another high-level vacancy — even if it remains unclear whether Glasner would view that role as appealing.

Glasner’s hesitation comes at a time when the managerial market is unusually competitive. SportBILD describe Thomas Tuchel as “hanging over the league”, with his future in England uncertain depending on how the World Cup cycle unfolds.

Elsewhere, Gareth Southgate remains available, while Xavi is actively eyeing a Premier League opportunity. English clubs have also been linked with Adi Hütter, and former RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose is said to have admirers in England.

The potential domino effect does not stop there. Fulham are also expected to enter the market, with Marco Silva widely tipped to depart.

For Crystal Palace, the concern is not merely losing Glasner, but losing control of the situation. With so many alternatives available to clubs — and with Glasner already having a precedent of walking away during renewal talks — delay could prove costly.

While there is no immediate indication that Glasner has decided to leave, SportBILD’s assessment suggests Palace should be wary. The longer negotiations remain unresolved, the more leverage shifts away from the club.

Much will depend on when talks resume and how decisive Crystal Palace are willing to be. With Glasner’s deal expiring in the summer, clarity is needed sooner rather than later. Otherwise, Palace could find themselves revisiting a storyline they have seen unfold elsewhere — with the same outcome.

Should Crystal Palace push to secure Oliver Glasner now — or prepare for the possibility that history repeats itself?