Oliver Glasner’s decision to leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season has affected the Man United manager odds.
Oliver Glasner’s confirmation that he will leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season has added fresh fuel to the growing sense that his next move could come quickly, and that Manchester United may be watching closely.
The 51-year-old Austrian leaves Selhurst Park with a strong reputation. Appointed in February 2024 with Palace drifting in the bottom half, Glasner quickly imposed a clear identity built on intensity, structure and collective responsibility. Within 18 months he had delivered the club’s first major trophy by lifting the FA Cup, followed by a Community Shield victory over Manchester City and a first-ever European campaign, milestones that secured his status as the most successful manager in Palace’s history.
Glasner’s coaching pedigree extends well beyond south London. He guided Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League glory in 2022.
For Manchester United, the optics are difficult to ignore. A proven European coach, recently available, respected for his structure and culture-building, and openly “looking for a new challenge”, without being tied to any negotiations elsewhere.
While there is no suggestion of contact between the two parties, the alignment of circumstances is striking.
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Next Man United Manager Odds
| Result | Best Odds |
|---|---|
| Oliver Glasner | 7/4 |
| Michael Carrick | 6/1 |
| Gareth Southgate | 7/1 |
| Thomas Tuchel | 14/1 |
| Luis Enrique | 20/1 |
Last updated on 16/01/2026 at 16:00.
Who is the betting favourite to be the next Man United manager?
Oliver Glasner is the current 7/4 favourite with Betfred to be the next Man United manager.
The next favourite is current interim manager Michael Carrick who is a 6/1 chance with bet365 to secure the permanant position at Old Trafford.
Oliver Glasner to Man United Odds
The 51-year-old Austrian arrives on the market having confirmed his Crystal Palace exit months in advance, a rare clarity that has sharpened interest from clubs weighing summer change.
His credentials are clear: Europa League winner with Eintracht Frankfurt, FA Cup winner with Palace last season, the club’s first major trophy in 70 years, and a coach trusted to lead a side into European competition for the first time in their history.
Despite Palace’s current nine-game winless run and a humbling FA Cup exit to non-league Macclesfield, Glasner remains among the frontrunners to succeed interim boss Michael Carrick at Old Trafford following Ruben Amorim’s sacking.
