Revealed: Newcastle set sights on hiring Oliver Glasner
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Credit: Imago Fri 17 April 2026 19:00, UK Newcastle United have shortlisted Oliver Glasner as a potential replacement for Eddie Howe if they decide to make a managerial change ahead of next season.Glasner is set to leave his post as Crystal Palace boss at the end of this season after deciding against renewing his contract.Howe is under pressure as Newcastle struggle in the Premier League, but he is set to be given a chance to turn their form around due to the credit he has built with the owners.That does not mean that a change of boss has been ruled out, and as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Glasner would be a target for the Magpies if they want a new manager this summer.It is unclear if the 51-year-old would be open to being Newcastle’s next manager, with several teams set to target his services after he officially departs Selhurst Park. 👔 Newcastle Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the St James’ Park dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key PIF boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle admire Oliver Glasner but would face stern competition to appoint himGlasner is currently the fourth-favourite with a top UK bookmaker to be Newcastle’s next boss, at odds of 14/1.The Magpies would likely need to act fast in sacking Howe to seal his appointment this summer, as several top European sides are set to target Glasner to be their next manager.ManagerGames managedWinsDrawsLossesPoints per gameWin percentageEddie HoweOliver GlasnerHowe vs Glasner – all-time PL statsSpeaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “If Newcastle were to be looking for a new manager, Oliver Glasner would be one of the names in the reckoning because of what he has done at Crystal Palace.
Glasner’s a top manager. “I think there’ll be a lot of interest in Glasner from European clubs who are probably planning managerial changes this summer as well.”What has Howe said about his future at Newcastle?Sources have told Football Insider that Howe’s job remains safe as it stands, but Newcastle CEO David Hopkinson recently refused to give assurances that he would still be at the club at the start of next season.Eddie Howe reflects on the difficult landscape of Newcastle due to uncertainty over PIF investment and the doubts over future of several players at the club 🗣️⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/1E4yuNelii— Sky Sports (@SkySports) April 17, 2026 View Tweet He was asked about his future at the club beyond this season ahead of the Magpies’ clash against his old employers, Bournemouth, and provided a bullish response in the face of recent doubts.Howe said: “I just want to serve the club and do what’s right for the football club.
That’s always been my aim.“If that’s me leaving to help the club, then of course that’s something I’ll do, I’ve got no issue doing that.“In terms of my fire, my fire is burning very, very strongly. There’s no guarantee from my side what’s going to happen in the future, because as I’ve said, the forces that move in football clubs move quickly.“But my fire is there.