Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace contract is set to expire in the summer of 2026 and there is also some uncertainty over the futures of star men Eberechi Eze and Oliver Glasner
LINZ, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 1: Oliver Glasner Manager of Crystal Palace points out instructions to Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace during the pre season friendly match between Augsburg v Crystal Palace at Hofmaninger Stadium on August 1, 2025 in Linz, Austria. (Photo by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images)
Oliver Glasner wants Crystal Palace to show more ambition in the transfer market
(Image: Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images)
Oliver Glasner has indicated Crystal Palace's transfer business will shape whether he signs a contract extension. The Austrian insists there are currently "no negotiations" over fresh terms with his existing deal set to expire in 2026.
Glasner admitted the Eagles, who will learn the outcome of their Europa League appeal with CAS on Monday, have been "quite passive" in the market having only brought in backup goalkeeper Walter Benitez and left-back Borna Sosa. When asked if Palace transfer dealings - or lack of - could impact his future, he said: "We will see."
The former Eintracht Frankfurt boss also refused to provide any assurances Arsenal target Eberechi Eze will be staying put. Quizzed on whether there was confidence Eze would remain with the club beyond the September 1 deadline, Glasner replied: "He will play on Sunday, definitely and Marc [Guehi] as well - he will captain the team."
England international centre-back Guehi is also now into the final 12 months of his contract in south east London. Liverpool are monitoring his situation closely while Newcastle and Tottenham have previously seen bids rejected. The FA Cup-winning boss insists Guehi will ultimately decide what happens next.
He explained: "Marc and me, we have the same fate but I can't speak on behalf of Marc. In the end, it's always the player's decision and Marc will decide his future.
"Of course, everybody wants Marc to sign a new contract, everybody who is connected to Crystal Palace at least. Everybody wants to keep the squad together because they did so well last season. "But again, I don't know how often this happens here at Palace, keeping your top 15 to 16 players going into a new season when you've performed that well. That's also a great achievement for the club but you never know what happens in this sometimes crazy transfer market."
Ebere Eze in pre-season action
Ebere Eze has attracted admirers at Arsenal(Image: Getty Images)
Glasner is hoping for two new additions, a defender and forward after striker Eddie Nketiah was ruled out for up to three months with a hamstring injury.
The striker will miss two months of action while he works on his recovery but Glasner feels he'll also need four extra weeks to get up to speed with winger Matheus Franca and right-back Caleb Kporha also sidelined with fitness issued.
The 50-year-old said: "It's not that I want investment, it's about Crystal Palace. My expertise and my advice is what Crystal Palace should do to be competitive in four competitions. If somebody thinks that's nonsense, okay, let's see."
Glasner did, however, rule out a move for Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling and made it clear that Palace's uncertain European future had no impact on their pursuit of transfer targets.
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