Johnson to hold talks with Palace boss Glasner

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has confirmed that manager Patrick Vieira will hold talks with Wolfsburg boss Oliver Glasner about taking over at Selhurst Park. Glasner has impressed at Wolfsburg, leading the team to a top-four finish in the Bundesliga this season. Palace are looking for a new manager after Roy Hodgson’s departure, and Glasner is reportedly high on their list of candidates.

Johnson, who recently took over as the club’s Sporting Director, is said to be keen on appointing a manager who plays attacking football, and Glasner’s style at Wolfsburg fits the bill. The Austrian has a reputation for setting up his teams to be solid defensively while also being dangerous in attack. Palace fans will be hoping that he can bring success to the club and build on the foundations laid by Hodgson.

The talks between Johnson and Glasner are expected to take place in the coming days, with both parties keen to reach an agreement quickly. Palace are hoping to have a new manager in place before the start of pre-season training, and Glasner could be the man to take the club forward. Only time will tell if the talks are successful and if Glasner will be the next manager of Crystal Palace.