Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner admitted that he is “following” the rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United, but played down speculation that he will be replacing Ruben Amorim any time soon.
The Austrian head coach is understandably in-demand. Saturday’s stoppage-time victory over Liverpool extended Palace’s unbeaten run to 18 matches across all competitions, equalling the longest lossless sequence in the club’s history which was first set in 1969.
Glasner also ended Palace’s 164-year wait for a major piece of silverware by orchestrating an FA Cup final victory over Manchester City last May. Three months later, the Eagles won a second trophy with a Community Shield triumph against Liverpool.
United have endured a dramatically contrasting spell. While Glasner was celebrating at Wembley in May, Amorim was left to lament defeat in the Europa League final and the club’s lowest-ever Premier League finish. United’s form has been similarly miserable this season, prompting rampant speculation surrounding the safety of Amorim’s position as manager.
Some spurious reports have put Glasner forward as a potential successor for the stubborn Portuguese coach. Yet, the softly-spoken 51-year-old had no intention of entertaining that speculation.
