Oliver Glasner is reportedly set to leave Crystal Palace when his contract expires in June 2026, with little optimism within the fanbase for an extension following tense moments between Glasner and Steve Parish during the summer transfer window. One notable incident occurred on transfer deadline day when Glasner allegedly threatened to resign if Marc Guehi was sold to Liverpool after a £35m bid was accepted.
Recently, Simon Jordan, speaking on talkSPORT, suggested that Steve Cooper could replace Oliver Glasner at Selhurst Park. Jordan believes that there could be a potential connection between Cooper’s recent appointment as manager of Brondby and a future move to Palace. Cooper’s hiring by Brondby, owned by David Blitzer, who is involved with Crystal Palace, could pave the way for a future move to the Premier League club. Jordan expressed his thoughts on the matter, indicating the possibility of Cooper eventually joining Palace.
Cooper’s past interactions with Palace have been noted, with reports of him being interviewed by Steve Parish while at Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2023, before Roy Hodgson was given a contract extension. Although the 45-year-old was later dismissed from Forest, there were speculations linking him to Palace before Glasner ultimately took charge in February 2024.
Considering the connections and history between Cooper, Palace, and now Brondby, Jordan’s theory of a potential move for Cooper to Palace in the future seems plausible if Cooper excels during his tenure at Brondby. Cooper’s past managerial experiences and relationships within the football world could indeed pave the way for a move back to the Premier League with Crystal Palace.
