Crystal Palace are considering a move to appoint Robbie Keane if Oliver Glasner departs before the end of the season, according to TalkSPORT journalist Alex Crook.
The Eagles have been on a shocking run of form in recent months, winning just one game in their last 15 in all competitions, including a 1-1 draw in the Conference League playoff clash against Zrinjski on Thursday evening.
That result saw fans turn on the Austrian, chanting for him to be sacked, and talks are now underway between Glasner and the club over him potentially departing immediately, rather than at the end of the season when his contract expires.
Crystal Palace Want Keane to Replace Glasner
Keane, who has won two league titles as a manager with Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ferencvaros, has emerged as a top young coach in recent years, which has seen him linked with a return to the Premier League.
After initially being interested in taking the Wolves job earlier this season, Keane has also been linked with a move to Tottenham to replace Thomas Frank, although he wasn’t interested in an interim role, and it eventually went to Igor Tudor.
But now a return to London could be on the cards, with Crystal Palace shortlisting the former Republic of International for their own managerial role, as they ponder potential replacements for Glasner’s exit.
Palace had been keeping an eye on several targets for the summer, with Glasner already confirming his departure for the end of his contract. But with an exit now potentially set to land imminently, the club are looking at potential other options who could come in immediately.
The 45-year-old is still competing in the Europa League with Ferencvaros, but could be tempted by a move to the Premier League.
Keane’s Attacking Style a Good Fit
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT to break down Keane’s style of football as a manager, and whether he’d be a good fit for Palace, and this was its response:
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Robbie Keane’s managerial style:
- Attack-minded, front-foot football with emphasis on quick transitions
- Encourages high energy, pressing, and vertical passing
- Focus on expressive attacking players and movement in the final third
- Still relatively flexible tactically due to limited senior experience
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Fit for Crystal Palace:
- Could suit Palace’s athletic, counter-attacking profile
- Would align with fan desire for proactive football
- Risk due to limited top-level managerial track record
- Likely better as a long-term project than immediate stabiliser
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