Stefan Borson: Man United's next full-time manager could get £5m-a-year deal, he'd jump at the opportunity
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Oliver Glasner Poised for £5m-a-Year Manchester United Summer Deal in Stunning Appointment
Football insider Stefan Borson has claimed that Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is set to accept a lucrative £5 million-a-year contract to become Manchester United's next full-time boss this summer, marking an "amazing appointment" for the Red Devils.[1][2]
Following Ruben Amorim's abrupt departure from Old Trafford on Monday, Glasner has surged to the forefront of the managerial race. The highly-rated Austrian, who transformed Palace from relegation battlers into trophy winners, guided the Eagles to their first silverware—including the FA Cup—last season using his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, a system Amorim struggled to implement at United.[2]
Borson, a respected pundit, insists Glasner would "jump at the opportunity" for the Manchester United role. With his Palace contract expiring this summer and no extension agreed amid a packed schedule, negotiations could intensify soon. Glasner revealed post-match that Palace players get three days off after their Macclesfield tie, followed by four regular weeks without midweek games, allowing time for "final decisions" on his future.[2]
Despite the buzz, the 51-year-old remained dismissive in his pre-Aston Villa press conference. "I'm Crystal Palace manager... I don't talk about any other club," he stated bluntly, avoiding betting odds or insider tips per his contract. He philosophically noted that even new deals offer no guarantees, citing Premier League managers sacked despite recent extensions.[1][2]
United's interim appointment until summer paves the way for Glasner, whose success—two trophies in Palace's history—makes him an ideal fit. Borson highlights the £5m salary as irresistible, predicting a seamless transition. Palace face Villa Wednesday without Nathaniel Clyne (abductor injury) and Jefferson Lerma (concussion), but Chris Richards returns.[1]
This potential move underscores Glasner's rapid rise, from saving Palace to potentially reviving United's fortunes in an "amazing" summer switch.
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