Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner is reportedly preparing to leave the club at the end of the season, only months after tensions emerged over Marc Guehi’s failed transfer to Liverpool.
Liverpool had reached an agreement to sign Guehi and the defender was even cleared to undergo a medical. However, the move collapsed late on when Palace were unable to secure a suitable replacement. Since then, Guehi has informed the club he will not extend his contract and plans to depart when his deal expires, with Manchester City now also monitoring his situation.
Reports from Spain suggest Glasner could follow him out of Selhurst Park. Carrusel Deportivo claim Palace are already considering alternatives and have identified Getafe manager Jose Bordalas as a potential successor should Glasner decide not to renew his contract, which runs out this summer.
Glasner previously denied issuing a direct ultimatum to the board over Guehi’s future, but he did make it clear that losing his captain without reinforcements would leave the squad stretched. He has also been outspoken about Palace’s limited spending last summer, particularly after Eberechi Eze’s departure to Arsenal.
Reflecting on the situation, Glasner said the club missed opportunities during the transfer window that could have strengthened the squad. He added that competing in Europe for the first time should have been a signal to invest, rather than hold back, and admitted frustration that those chances were not taken when the timing was right.
Meanwhile, The Times reports that Pep Guardiola is keen to bring Guehi to Manchester City as he plans changes to his defence. With John Stones and Nathan Ake both expected to move on, the England international is viewed as an ideal addition on a free transfer. Liverpool are also expected to revive their interest, especially with concerns over Ibrahima Konate’s form and his own contract situation.