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Oliver Glasner is set for talks with Bayer Leverkusen on Friday as the German side move closer to talks crystal Palace Manager.

BILD report that things could move quickly around the Crystal Palace boss as his time at Selhurst Park comes to a close.

From Crystal Palace to Leverkusen

The newspaper reports that Bayer Leverkusen’s decision on its next manager may be imminent. And Oliver Glasner, his preferred candidate, is close to being safe.

According to information from BILD, Glasner’s agent and Leverkusen are in talks about this situation. Those conversations have now progressed much further. A formal meeting with Glassner is planned for Friday.

The German club has been following the deadline for the last one week. Glassner wanted to end the first season in the Crystal Palace and avoid interacting with any lovers up to that point.

After winning the Europa Conference League on Wednesday, he is now ready to negotiate and put forward a deal. The internal deadline for his appointment has been set at the end of May or beginning of June at the most. Glasner has been the first choice for a long time.

Leverkusen’s chances improve

Bild has learned that Leverkusen’s chances of convincing him are better than before. Oliver Glassner can imagine himself taking the job. CEO Fernando Caro and sporting director Simon Rolfes had held extensive discussions with the title-winning manager years earlier.

The question is whether Glasner wants to return to the Bundesliga. He is still attracted to the Premier League after his success at Crystal Palace. He wanted a top job, but they were already filled with other candidates.

This at least improves Leverkusen’s chances. According to BILD, what attracted Glasner is that Bayer already has a strong, developing team and the money to bring in more stars. A budget of €100m has been set for the summer.

With talks scheduled for Friday, it appears that terms will be set. And Glasner could be set for a quick return to the Bundesliga following his success at Selhurst Park.

Bayer Leverkusen also have Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner as well as Brighton and Hove Albion manager Fabian Herzeler.

Sportbild reports that the German side They are using this international break to determine their long-term direction as they prepare to part ways with manager Kasper Hjulmand.

As in previous years, Leverkusen have used the March international break to their advantage, and the managerial situation is at the center of discussion.

Two names have emerged as the club’s clear priorities: Brighton’s Fabian Herzeler and Crystal Palace’s late manager Oliver Glasner.

Herzeler’s release condition makes him a done deal

According to Sportbild, Fabian Herzeler has a release clause in his Brighton contract – and crucially, it is less than €15m this summer. The figure is significantly cheaper than the €20m‑plus fee being demanded by Leverkusen in 2025.

The 33-year-old has reportedly already hinted that he is ready to leave England at the end of the season. He wants to coach a team in Europe and his target is the Champions League.

Leverkusen are currently sixth in the Bundesliga and chasing fourth, so there could be an opportunity.

Why did Herzeler appeal to Leverkusen?

Fabian Herzeler has been on Bayer Leverkusen’s radar for some time. He kept an eye on him during his rapid rise to prominence at FC St. Pauli, whom he took over from 15^th 2. Promotion to the Bundesliga in just 17 months.

His reputation as a player developer and team-building specialist has only grown in the Premier League with Brighton.

Even his performance this season was poorin which Brighton won only one of 13 and dropped from fifth to 14th^thThat hasn’t stopped Leverkusen’s interest. Instead he has focused on how Herzeler has stabilized Brighton and pushed them back into the top half.

That flexibility and his ability to develop and push youth squads is exactly what they want.

Glasner: Proven success, Premier League priority

Meanwhile, Oliver Glasner will leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season.

His CV is extraordinary; There’s Champions League qualification with Wolfsburg, a Europa League win at Eintracht Frankfurt and Crystal Palace’s historic FA Cup win last season.

Leverkusen have admired him for years, but there is a problem. Glasner reportedly sees his future more in the Premier League than the Bundesliga. He was once Manchester United’s leading candidate, but the reign of Michael Carrick may have changed that.

Still, it appears he prefers the Premier League at this stage of his career and may need convincing after leaving Crystal Palace.

Leverkusen ready to start talks

Both managers were considered in previous rounds, and both are highly rated internally. With Fabian Herzeler now more affordable and Oliver Glasner’s future uncertain, Leverkusen are expected to restart discussions that began nearly two years ago.

A summer change at the German club looks increasingly inevitable. The only question is which direction they will choose. Their aim is to return to the Champions League and compete for the title again by 2028.

Will it be the manager of Brighton, or of Crystal Palace?

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Crystal Palace recorded a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park on Sunday. Ivan Gessand’s late winner helped the Eagles to their second win in their last 16 matches in all competitions.

Oliver Glasner is in the final year of his contract and announced his decision to leave Crystal Palace at the end of this season.

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Glassner denies disrespecting Crystal Palance fans

Last Thursday, Crystal Palace played out a 1-1 draw against Zrinjski Mostar in the UEFA Conference League. After the tie, a section of the English club’s supporters were furious at the Austrian.

Before kick-off against Wolves, Crystal Palace fans waved a banner reading ‘Insult of fans – Glasner terminated’. After the match, Glasner was criticized by a section of the home supporters at Selhurst Park.

The manager has denied suggestions he disrespected the Premier League team’s supporters in his post-match press conference.

Austrian reflects on Eagles supporters’ reaction

Monday edition of Austrian newspaper delivery man Claim the latest win over Wolves was a ‘balm’ to Glasner’s soul and, above all, to his team Crystal Palace.’

However, the newspaper says the London club’s followers are still dissatisfied despite two wins in their last four matches.

The Courier questioned whether Glasner could leave Crystal Palace soon after the fans’ attack on him. Despite the growing dissatisfaction, the coach confirmed his commitment to the club on Sunday. The Eagles are 13th in the table, 10 points above the relegation zone.

BOTHJ Today And taj newspaper Also share your opinion on the fans’ attack on Glassner. Two Austrian newspapers have now indicated that supporters want the manager gone.