Crystal Palace identify Oliver Glasner replacement as Tottenham eye swoop for manager

Crystal Palace have already identified a possible replacement for manager amid growing interest in the Austrian boss. The 50-year-old has to the final and impressed since .

But his success in south London has seen links to and RB Leipzig. Ange Postecoglou has an , while the Bundesliga side have been without a permanent boss.

And Palace are ensuring they are prepared for all eventualities, though Glasner is under contract until the end of next season and are said to be in talks over a new deal. Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl, 36, is being if required, according to Germany.

Rohl became the youngest manager in the football league when he was appointed by the Owls in October 2023. The young boss took a team that was bottom of the Championship and helped them survive before earning a midtable finish this term.

Despite having a contract until 2027, Rohl has seemed to suggest his time at Hillsborough is. "I will not forget this place. It doesn't matter what happens now," he said.

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Rohl's contract is said to include an affordable release clause for interested parties. are also linked to his signature in the event Marco Silva was to depart.

For their part, Palace hope to retain Glasner's services at Selhurst Park. The Austrian is reported to have had 'concrete' negotiations with Leipzig but a move to Tottenham has been deemed more likely, per Bild.

Mirror Football reported last month there was a growing sense of belief that Postecoglou . Postecoglou has even acknowledged there was a 'general sentiment' he would go no matter what.

Spurs sit 16th in the but can still earn a place in the if they find success in the . The Lilywhites .

Glasner meanwhile will hope to win silverware at Wembley later this month, after navigating a difficult period early in the season. There was speculation over his position before but Palace chief Steve Parish suggested he was never in doubt over Glasner being the correct person for the job.

"I never had any doubt, watching him work, the positivity and the way he his," Parish said on Glasner. "He loves football, always believes we can win and he instils that in his players."

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