Rumoured Tottenham target Oliver Glasner has now confirmed how long he will be staying at Crystal Palace amid exit rumours.
Thomas Frank remains confident that he has the trust of the Tottenham hierarchy, but pressure is mounting on the Dane after defeat to West Ham United.
Fabrizio Romano says things are now tense at Tottenham regarding Frank’s future, while there are reports of the Spurs boss losing some internal support at Hotspur Way.
It has been reported by some sources that the Tottenham hierarchy are big admirers of Oliver Glasner, whose contract at Selhurst Park runs out in the summer.
It was claimed by Fabrizio Romano last month that Spurs are on high alert after Glasner decided to set himself up for a new challenge.
Tottenham target Oliver Glasner confirms he will be leaving Crystal Palace
The former Eintracht Frankfurt boss has now revealed that he made the decision a month ago that he will not extend his stay at Selhurst Park.
He confessed that the decision had already been communicated to the Ealges hierarchy, with both parties deciding to go their separate ways after the end of this campaign.
When asked if he would extend his stay at Palace, Glasner said (via BBC Sport): “A decision has already been taken, months ago. I had a meeting with Steve [Parish] in October, the international break.
“We had a very long talk, and I told him I will not sign a new contract. We agreed at the time that it was best to keep it between us. It’s the best that we could do, and keep it confidential for three months.
“But now it’s important to have clarity, and we had a very busy schedule, so that’s why we didn’t want to talk about it. Steve and I want the best for Crystal Palace.”
After some tense disagreements amid Marc Guehi’s transfer to Man City, it is said that Palace and Glasner have since called a truce and will remain together for the time being (Guardian).
Spurs are prepared to make a big call to wait for Glasner
With the 51-year-old only becoming available next summer, Tottenham would have to wait for several months to get their top target, but that does not mean they will stick with Frank until then.
Football Insider claimed a couple of days ago that Spurs are open to sacking Frank and appointing an interim manager until Glasner is on the market, even though that would not be their preference.
The same outlet claimed that the Lilywhites could face competition from Man United for the Palace boss in the summer, with the Red Devils having appointed Michael Carrick as their interim head coach until the end of the season.