Crystal Palace could soon face a managerial battle as Oliver Glasner edges towards the end of his deal at Selhurst Park.
The Austrian coach — who guided the Eagles to an FA Cup triumph and secured European football last season — is in the final year of his contract. Journalist Pete O’Rourke has warned Palace that Glasner holds the power over his future and may attract offers from Premier League rivals and European clubs.
Glasner has already voiced his frustration at how Palace handled the summer window, with recruitment labelled reactive rather than proactive. His pointed comments about the Marc Guéhi transfer collapse highlighted the tension between manager and hierarchy.
Glasner’s Concerns Over Palace Planning
“You can’t run a business where you’re always reacting. You can, but you’ll never have long-term success. You have to be active and plan what’s going on. You can’t say we wait and then on the 28th… then we act. We don’t think like this.” — Oliver Glasner, on Palace’s transfer approach
Palace’s chaotic summer saw Eberechi Eze sold to Arsenal for £60m, while Guéhi’s move to Liverpool was pulled on deadline day after Palace failed to find a replacement. That failure left Glasner openly frustrated before the window closed.
Why Glasner Holds the Power
O’Rourke explained to Football Insider that the Palace boss is in a strong negotiating position:
“Glasner himself knows that he’s in a strong position. He’s in the final year of his contract, so he holds the power in terms of his long-term future. I’m sure other clubs in the Premier League and across Europe will be keeping tabs on the situation.” — Pete O’Rourke
Glasner has already proven his value by delivering silverware and European qualification. Now, with his contract ticking down, Palace risk losing not just top players but the manager who masterminded their progress.
Crystal Palace Under Glasner
| Competition (2024/25) | Result |
|---|---|
| FA Cup | Winners |
| Premier League | Top-half finish |
| Europe | Qualified (later demoted to Conference League) |
source: club records – 6 September 2025
His achievements underline why rivals will be circling should Palace fail to tie him down.
Analyst Verdict
FootballPlace analyst John William:
Glasner transformed Palace into more than just a mid-table side, instilling organisation and delivering a first major trophy in decades. Losing him would be just as damaging as losing a star player.
The board’s challenge is to convince him the project is stable. With ownership changes and messy transfer windows, Palace risk alienating their most valuable asset — their manager.
Key Insights
- Glasner in final year of contract at Crystal Palace.
- Palace won FA Cup and reached Europe under him last season.
- Manager frustrated by reactive transfer business.
- Journalist Pete O’Rourke warns Premier League rivals watching.
- Palace urged to secure new deal quickly.
What’s Next
Palace are expected to open talks over an extension in the coming months, but Glasner may wait to assess his options next summer. With Premier League rivals and European clubs tracking him, the Eagles face a race to secure their manager’s future.
For now, Glasner remains focused on the Premier League campaign and balancing the demands of the Conference League, but uncertainty lingers over whether he’ll be in charge beyond May.
Should Palace hand Glasner a bumper new deal now — or risk losing him to a Premier League rival?
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