Crystal Palace manager, Oliver Glasner, has attracted interest from German giants Bayern Munich after his impressive performance since joining the Eagles in February. With six wins and only three defeats in 12 matches, Glasner has not only rejuvenated the team but also brought a beautiful style of football to Selhurst Park. Bayern, who will be parting ways with Thomas Tuchel this summer, turned to Glasner as a potential replacement. However, Palace chairman Steve Parish quickly ended any hopes of a deal by demanding an astonishing £86 million fee.
Eagles fans were delighted with Parish’s response, with one describing it as “hilarious” and another noting that it was a “special” price. Many fans were surprised that Bayern did not secure Glasner earlier, considering that he had only just joined Palace when Tuchel’s departure was announced. The situation highlights the disorganization of Bayern’s search for a new manager, as they have already been rejected by several other candidates, including Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Unai Emery, and Ralf Rangnick.
With their options running out, Bayern will need to consider alternative candidates. Ruben Amorim has pledged his loyalty to Sporting Lisbon, while Zinedine Zidane is reportedly uninterested in the position. Even Pep Guardiola has had to reject talk of a return to Bayern. Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and former B-team boss Erik ten Hag are among the potential options. Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Maurizio Sarri, and Stefano Pioli are also available.
The bookies’ favorite for the position is Hansi Flick, who left Bayern for the German national team in 2021 after winning the Treble the previous year. Flick has been out of work since September and has also been linked with Chelsea. Bayern will need to act quickly to secure a new manager and regain their dominance in German football.