Crystal Palace are reportedly fearing the prospect of losing Oliver Glasner to a Premier League rival, with uncertainty over the Austrian’s future growing by the week.
Tensions behind the scenes appear to have intensified, with disagreements over transfer strategy creating friction between the manager and the hierarchy.
The situation reached a critical point on deadline day when the 51-year-old manager blocked Marc Guehi’s move to Liverpool, threatening to resign if the transfer went ahead.
Palace had prepared alternatives, but when a deal collapsed, Glasner stood firm and forced the club to halt the captain's transfer.
According to correspondent Pete O’Rourke via Football Insider, “things have become a bit tense behind the scenes - there is no getting away from that,” with the view that Glasner now holds the upper hand as his contract runs down.
Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi in a UEFA Conference League qualifier on August 21, 2025
Palace 'fear' losing Glasner amid Premier League interest
The situation represents a serious challenge for the club, with Palace at risk of losing Glasner, who is in the final year of his Selhurst Park contract.
The former Eintracht Frankfurt manager was appointed in February 2024 on a deal running until the end of the 2025-26 season, and his success has attracted interest from clubs in the Premier League and across Europe.
Manchester United are among the sides believed to be monitoring the situation, should they choose to replace Ruben Amorim, with scrutiny mounting over the Portuguese’s position.
At Selhurst, finding a way to retain Glasner, who has already made his mark on the club’s history in his short tenure, is currently the highest priority.
Would Glasner’s departure be a major blow for Palace?
Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze with the FA Cup trophy on May 17, 2025
Glasner’s impact at Palace has been evident, guiding the side to their first-ever trophy with FA Cup glory in 2024-25 while also helping the Eagles achieve their highest Premier League point total in that season.
The Austrian manager added another milestone at the start of this campaign by securing the Community Shield after a penalty shootout triumph over Liverpool, the reigning champions.
His success has been built on a clear tactical identity grounded in attacking intent, transforming Palace into one of the most exciting teams in the division.
For a manager who has turned a struggling Palace side into a cohesive unit with a distinct philosophy, it is not a question of whether he will be missed but how deeply his absence will be felt.
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