Crystal Palace want to retain Oliver Glasner as Manchester United look for options to replace Rúben Amorim
Rúben Amorim faces an increasingly uncomfortable position at Manchester United. The results and performances are raising more questions than answers. Despite occasional signs of promise, the team sit 11th in the Premier League and have already endured the embarrassment of a Carabao Cup exit against Grimsby. Fans hoped his preferred 3-4-3 system would bring balance. Critics, including ESPN, call it too inflexible for the demands of this squad.
United received short bursts of relief with wins against Chelsea and Brentford, but the Manchester Evening News noted lingering speculation about his future, while Jan Aage Fjørtoft has discussed whether Oliver Glasner would consider the Manchester United job right now, keeping the debate alive in the background. For now, United’s hierarchy back Amorim, but the noise around him keeps growing.
Palace’s determination to keep Glasner
While Amorim faces pressure at Old Trafford, another narrative is developing at Selhurst Park. According to former Manchester United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, speaking to Football Insider, Crystal Palace want to secure Oliver Glasner beyond his contract. Brown said talks are ongoing, and the club want to convince Glasner about their long-term plan.
Palace believe in Glasner’s methods, and they are working hard to keep him. His calm presence, clear communication and ambition have transformed the team. As Brown pointed out, it is no surprise that bigger clubs are watching. With Manchester United shortlisting three possible replacements for Rúben Amorim, Palace are aware of the increased interest and want to keep their head coach.
“It’s something Palace have wanted to do for a long time.”
“If possible, they’re going to bend over backwards in their efforts to keep Glasner at the club and tie him down to a new contract before it’s too late.
“Whether that means being active in the transfer market or showing him their long-term vision with him at the helm, it’s something they’re trying to get done.
“So I don’t doubt they’ll be speaking about it behind the scenes to see what it might take.
“He speaks very well, he doesn’t ruffle too many feathers and he’s not afraid to be ambitious as we’ve seen so far in his time at Palace.
“I’ve heard good things about his work on the training ground and he gets the best out of his players as we’ve seen through the success they’ve had.
“So with teams like Man United seemingly having a look at him, they’re not going to want to see him go without making major efforts to keep him.
“The progress Palace have made since he came in has been clear, and it will be a big blow for them to lose him if they can’t get him tied down.”
The bigger picture for United
It is hard to ignore how Glasner’s name keeps coming up in talks about United’s future. He has impressed at Palace with steady progress, while Amorim, despite flashes of positivity, still feels locked into a system that may not bring the flexibility this squad requires. The contrast between Glasner’s adaptability and Amorim’s persistence with his preferred shape has led to whispers about whether a change would serve United better in the long run. However, it is about deciding what direction the club want to take after years of inconsistency.
Palace’s stance shows how much they value Glasner, and that in itself tells United fans a story. If another club are working behind the scenes to extend his stay, it reflects recognition of his ability to nurture players and drive collective improvement. At United, supporters crave those qualities because too often managers have failed to get the best out of a talented but disjointed group. Glasner seems to have struck that balance at Selhurst Park, where players respond to his methods and play with a sense of identity.
The temptation for United to consider Glasner is obvious. Yet the board’s continued faith in Amorim means his fate depends heavily on results in the coming weeks. If results do not improve, pressure will grow and fans will become restless again. For now, the debate is only talk, but the conversation shows how crucial this season is. What happens next will decide whether Amorim stays or someone else, perhaps Glasner, takes the Old Trafford job.