Crystal Palace book Conference League final, plan for post-Glasner summer
Glasner says no new injuries after Shakhtar. Nketiah and Doucoure out, Guessand and Sosa close. He will rotate amid a heavy schedule, prioritising safety vs Everton and focusing on Palace not the title race.
Justin Seven-Seven struck twice as Crystal Palace U18s lost 4-0 at West Brom in their final away game, despite early chances for Mylo Bernard and David Angibeaud. Thiago Speroni was beaten early by a quick free-kick.
Report links Crystal Palace with talks to sign a striker likened to Viktor Gyokeres, as they seek to bolster the attack. Few firm details given beyond Villa also being interested.
Ja’Shaun put Palace U15s ahead with a first-half strike, but Manchester United levelled through Jeddeed and won 2-1 with Locclan’s stoppage-time header, denying Palace a first Floodlit Shield title.
With Glasner set to leave, Palace shortlist Andoni Iraola, Frank Lampard, Sean Dyche, Kieran McKenna, Thomas Frank and Lens boss Pierre Sage, who has Les Sang et Or in a title race.
Palace and Brighton monitor Sunderland right-back Trai Hume, valued near £30m. He is contracted until 2030, so Black Cats are under no pressure to sell as Palace chase Conference League glory.
Palace make Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney their top summer target. With a year left on his deal, bids around £12m are expected, though Boro’s promotion fate could shape any sale.
Palace beat Shakhtar 2-1 at Selhurst to win 5-2 on aggregate. Munoz forced an own goal, Eguinaldo equalised, then Sarr struck his ninth of the campaign. Glasner to leave in summer. Final vs Rayo Vallecano.
