Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has sent shockwaves through Selhurst Park by hinting at a possible departure from the club, citing frustration with the Eagles’ lackluster transfer activity ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season. The Austrian, who led Palace to their first-ever major trophy with an FA Cup triumph last season, expressed disappointment over the club’s failure to bolster the squad, having only signed goalkeeper Walter Benitez on a free transfer and left-back Borna Sosa for £3 million. Speaking to The Express ahead of the Community Shield clash with Liverpool, Glasner suggested his future could hinge on the club’s actions in the remaining three weeks of the transfer window, stating, “Marc (Guehi) and me, we have the same fate,” referencing the captain’s expiring contract. With Palace facing a demanding season across four competitions, including a potential Europa League campaign, Glasner’s comments underscore the urgency for reinforcements.[](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/2093184/crystal-palace-news-oliver-glasner-premier-league)
The 50-year-old’s discontent stems from unfulfilled promises of a more active transfer window, a sentiment he voiced to Austrian outlet *Kronen Zeitung*, saying, “I was promised we would be more active and bring in new players earlier this year.” Palace’s squad is critically thin, with only 17 outfield players available, exacerbated by injuries to key players like Eddie Nketiah, who faces a three-month absence due to a hamstring tear, and Cheick Doucoure, whose return remains uncertain. The club’s appeal against UEFA’s demotion to the Conference League due to multi-club ownership rules has further complicated planning, limiting their ability to attract high-caliber signings. Glasner, who won the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022, stressed the need for at least two quality additions—one in defense and one in attack—to compete effectively, warning that late signings could lead to another slow start, as seen last season’s winless first eight Premier League games.[](https://azscore.com/news/football/2681071-crystal-palace-manager-glasner-voices-frustration-over-slow-transfer-window)
Speculation surrounding star players adds to Glasner’s woes, with Eberechi Eze attracting a £60 million bid from Arsenal and Liverpool monitoring captain Marc Guehi. The potential loss of either, following Michael Olise’s £60 million move to Bayern Munich last year, could cripple Palace’s ambitions. Glasner’s history of walking away from clubs—resigning from VfL Wolfsburg in 2021 over recruitment disputes and leaving Frankfurt in 2023 due to a lack of investment—lends weight to his threat, as noted by TBR Football. His contract, set to expire next summer, remains unextended, with Glasner confirming to Yahoo Sports that no talks have taken place, prioritizing squad building over personal negotiations. Posts on X, including one from @CPFCGAY, claim Glasner was promised six signings, amplifying concerns among fans about his potential exit.[](https://tbrfootball.com/why-oliver-glasner-could-genuinely-leave-crystal-palace/)[](https://sg.news.yahoo.com/oliver-glasner-confirms-no-talks-165942231.html)
As Palace prepare for their Premier League opener against Chelsea, Glasner’s ultimatum puts pressure on chairman Steve Parish to deliver. The club’s recent approach for Girona’s £10.4 million right-back Arnau Martinez signals intent, but Glasner’s call for quality additions remains unmet. His expertise, forged through European success, demands a squad capable of matching Palace’s newfound stature as FA Cup winners. With the Community Shield against Liverpool looming on Sunday, Glasner’s focus is on immediate challenges, but his warning is clear: without significant investment, he may not stay to lead Palace’s European adventure. The coming weeks will be pivotal, as the Eagles risk losing not only their star players but also the manager who transformed their fortunes.[](https://www.londonworld.com/sport/football/crystal-palace/crystal-palace-glasner-transfer-approach-5255658)
