Oliver Glasner, the manager of Crystal Palace, has firmly stated that discussing his potential involvement in the Manchester United vacancy is 'senseless'. This comes after the Austrian manager was linked to the role following United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim on Monday. Despite the speculation, Glasner has brushed off questions about his interest in the Old Trafford job, citing his focus on Crystal Palace's current season.
Glasner's impact on Palace has been remarkable since his appointment in February 2024. He successfully steered the team away from relegation threats that season and then led them to their first-ever major trophy by winning the FA Cup in May 2024. The 2024-25 season has seen Palace achieve a club-record 53 points in the Premier League, defeat Liverpool in a penalty shootout in the Community Shield, and maintain an unbeaten run in all competitions. However, Glasner's future at the club is uncertain, as he is out of contract in the summer and has not held talks with chairman Steve Parish over an extension.
In a press conference before Palace's Premier League match with Aston Villa, Glasner expressed his reluctance to discuss the Manchester United vacancy. He stated that it is 'senseless' and a 'waste of time' for anyone to ask him about it, emphasizing that the length of a contract does not hold any significance in the context of his current role. Parish, on the other hand, acknowledged the difficulty in discussing Glasner's contract situation during an interview with The Athletic, citing the hectic schedule and the need for Glasner to assess his future.
Meanwhile, the future of captain Marc Guehi at Palace is uncertain. Guehi, who is out of contract in the summer, has been linked with a move to Liverpool, but a deal fell through on the summer deadline day. Glasner has not ruled out the possibility of Guehi leaving, stating that he does not know what will happen this month. Chris Richards, Guehi's center-back partner, is expected to be available as a substitute against Villa after recovering from a foot injury.
