Crystal Palace

'My wife still has Kember's unwashed sock' - fan storiespublished at 16:34 7 August
This week, we are asking you to share your stories and photos about why you fell in love with Crystal Palace.
Here is a selection of your submissions:
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Christopher: My father supports Palace, I support Palace and now my sons support Palace. The highs, the lows, the tears and the cheers. That's Palace, that's families - and Palace is a family. Together, forever, whatever - RED & BLUE.
Norman: My first season was in 1968-69 when they were promoted to the First Division for the first time. We were in front of the directors' box for the last match when they threw their shirts into the crowd and celebrated promotion. My wife still has Steve Kember's sock that he threw to her (unwashed).
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Tony: My earliest memory of coming from a family of lifelong Palace fans is from the late 1960s, sitting on the front wall of my grandparents' house to ask the fans the score as they walked home from Selhurst Park. Earliest match memory is standing at Selhurst Park in 1972 when Palace beat Manchester United 5-0. The famous claret and blue kit and with "The Glaziers" nickname from the Great Exhibition Palace. That was the start of regular match attendance through the 1970s and 1980s until I moved north for career purposes.
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When Palace supporters show their bestpublished at 14:21 7 August
Alex Howell
BBC Sport football news reporter
Crystal Palace fans have become well-known throughout football for the fantastic atmosphere they create at Selhurst Park, but it is when the supporters have to unite that they show the best of themselves.
The Eagles are well followed pretty much wherever they go and with the Holmesdale fanatics, there is a consistent block of noise coming from that stand at every game.
Even though Palace won the first major trophy in their history last season, it has not been the summer of celebration many had hoped for.
The demotion to the Conference League from the Europa League has hung over the club, with supporters hoping the appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport will fall in their favour.
Yet the one thing this has highlighted is what I have seen when following and reporting on the club - that Palace fans do their best work when they have something to get behind.
I reported on the fan-organised protest that was put on after the club was demoted and I attended a large portion of the FA Cup run.
The tifo displays organised for the cup semi-final and final were widely praised, not only for their skill but for the message of what it means to be a football fan.
At the final, the tifo showed Palace fan Mark Wealleans, who died in 2017, celebrating an iconic goal with his two sons. That is a scene is replicated around the country in most grounds when the ball finds the back of the net.
Supporters have protested against the club going into administration, have got behind the team in relegation battles and have also now seen the glory of a cup win.
The biggest thing I have learned from covering Palace is, no matter what type of season the team are having, their fans will find something to unite them.
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'It becomes really hard to separate yourself from it'published at 11:44 7 August
Nicola Pearson
BBC Sport journalist
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When it comes to our love for a football club, the answer to why we do lies in "both psychological and societal" reasons.
In the first part of her chat with BBC Sport, researcher and co-writer of the Routledge Handbook of Sport Fans and Fandom Danielle Sarver Coombs spoke about the part that identity and tradition play.
And yet when we are caught up in the emotions of a tough defeat or nerves of an important match, we can often ask why we put ourselves through it.
"There are psychological processes at work and physiological ones in terms of how we respond and engage," Sarver Coombs said.
"An example that I always give is when I take the train to work, I go past Arsenal's stadium and I feel literally nothing other than: 'Oh, that's a big building'. Whereas on a train to Manchester, I went by Villa Park and my heart started pounding. I got all excited and was trying to take pictures out the window.
"I had a visceral reaction to this place. We can't pretend we don't have that sort of physical reaction because we do.
"When someone is talking about a controversial decision and I feel myself getting wound up, even though I intellectually know that I can't control it and that it's just a game, my body doesn't know that.
"My gut doesn't know that and so I have this really emotional response and we can't control that."
A 2023 book titled 'Football on the brain: why minds love sport, external' suggests it comes down to 'an understandable and logical consequence of the human mind's natural inclination to find meaning through beliefs... It's a religion as far as the brain is concerned'.
But it not just about what is going on inside the mind but outside influences too.
"There is a sociological element to it because the community part is such a huge driver and benefit for us," Sarver Coombs explains.
"Sociologically, we are driven to be part of communities. We are driven to find our groups that we can be members of. Sport provides a way to do that - this sense that I was chosen to be part of this community and it's something bigger than I am."
As the game expands, unrest among supporters seems to be increasing, but how does that impact this ingrained love for a club?
"You always go through these cycles when the game is changing," Sarver Coombs said.
"Despite all the changes, the traditions remain so strong and it's such a huge draw that it becomes really hard to actually separate yourself from it. Even if you do, it tends to be a short-term separation. You get sucked back in because something happens.
"People don't want that change, but then we adapt to it and continue moving forward."
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'It's a family thing' - fan storiespublished at 16:32 6 August
This week, we are asking you to share your stories and photos for why you fell in love with Crystal Palace.
Here is a selection of your submissions:
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Bob: I have been a supporter of this wonderful club for about 50 years. Two of three sons and my three grandsons all have followed me. My youngest son lives in Australia but I didn't know he was going to the FA Cup final until he came up to me in the fan zone! Best weekend ever! The picture is of me, my two sons, my two grandsons and a family friend.
Val: My dad took me when I was seven in 1968. That ignited a love for the club and I spent my teenage years with friends on the Holmesdale behind the goal. We travelled all over the place as teenagers with those who could drive and borrow their dad's cars. Notably to Anfield, but also to the likes of Colchester, Charlton and Chelsea.
I'm now 64 and living in Cornwall but am still a fan and go when I can, having been to the semi-final and final in 2016. My son and granddaughter, who also live in Cornwall, are also fans - it's a family thing. Palace are a lovely family-friendly club at the heart of their community, unlike many of the clubs in the Premier League nowadays.
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Andy: I didn't follow a football team until 1977 and, then my father-in-law said: "Palace have just been promoted (old third division to the second division) - I think we should see how they're doing." The rest, as they say, is history.
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Who does Opta's Supercomputer predict to challenge for Europe?published at 11:57 6 August
Opta's Supercomputer has once again predicted the upcoming 2025-26 Premier League season by using a model to simulate every match 10,000 times.
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It is not yet clear if the team that finishes fifth in this season's Premier League will secure a Champions League spot again as that outcome depends on how representatives performance in Europe this season.
Therefore, based on needing a top-four finish to reach the Champions League and fifth getting the Europa League, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea are favourites again, but there is still plenty of hope for others.
Aston Villa agonisingly missed out on Champions League qualification on the final day, but in almost a third of simulations they do force their way into a top-four spot this time around.
Newcastle's focus may be on trying to keep star striker Alexander Isak, but currently the Supercomputer predicts the Magpies to finish sixth most often, and a top-four finish in 29.9% of simulations.
Meanwhile, after Crystal Palace's strong end to last season brought a first major trophy, the Eagles are given more than a one-in-five chance of a top-four finish. They manage that achievement in 21.6% of sims, ahead of rivals Brighton (16.8%).
In their second season under Fabian Hurzeler, Brighton are predicted an eight-placed finish in the majority of sims.
The Supercomputer ranks Bournemouth (10.1%) and Nottingham Forest (8.9%) as outside shouts for European football this season.
Perhaps surprisingly, Brentford are predicted to have a strong season despite losing Thomas Frank and key players Bryan Mbuemo and Christian Norgaard - with Yoanne Wissa also looking likely to exit.
If as many as seven or eight Premier League clubs can qualify for Europe next season, the door could be open for a surprise team to sneak in.
Read Opta's full Supercomputer breakdown here, external
Nketiah faces six weeks on sidelinespublished at 11:13 6 August
Sami Mokbel and Alex Howell
BBC Sport football reporters
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Crystal Palace fear striker Eddie Nketiah will miss around six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Palace face Liverpool in the Community Shield on Sunday ( kick-off 15:00 BST) before their Premier League opener against Chelsea on Sunday, 17 August.
However, Nketiah will miss the start of the Eagles' captain with the muscular problem.
The former Arsenal striker came off in the pre-season loss to Augsburg on Friday after suffering the complaint.
Palace confident over Europa League appeal - Glasnerpublished at 19:28 5 August
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Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner says he is confident the Eagles will win their appeal and play in the Europa League this season.
Palace have submitted an appeal against their demotion to the Conference League with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).
The appeal is against Uefa, which issued the punishment, French club Lyon and Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest.
A decision is expected on or before 11 August.
"We don't have any influence on the decision from Uefa and we don't have any influence on the decision from Cas, so it just makes no sense that we're thinking about it," Glasner told Sky Sports., external
"We're waiting for the final decision. We're still confident the appeal will be successful and that we will play in the Europa League."
Palace were punished for breaching multi-club ownership rules as American businessman John Textor owns a stake in the club and is the majority owner of Lyon, who also qualified for the Europa League.
Forest, who finished seventh in the Premier League last season, are expected replace FA Cup winners Palace in the Europa League should the punishment stand.
In their appeal, Palace have requested an annulment of the decision by Uefa's financial control body and readmission to the Europa League in place of either Forest or Lyon.
'Forever grateful to Palace for granting grandad's wish' - fan storiespublished at 15:59 5 August
We know the relationship between a football fan and their club is a special one so, as we gear up for the new season, we asked you to share why you fell in love with Crystal Palace and some of your favourite moments supporting them.
Here are some of your submissions:
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Graham: My grandad was a lifelong Palace supporter and, due to his influence, I'm also a lifelong Palace supporter.
In my early teens, I went to almost every home game and I still have the programmes. I once wrote to the club to ask if they could accommodate my grandad to watch a home game as he was very frail and not very mobile at the age of 96. The response from the club was amazing. We were given tickets for the directors' box and we very well looked after.
It was Palace v Sheffield Wednesday on 3 May and my grandad was so chuffed. Sadly, he passed away not long afterwards, but I'm forever grateful to the club for granting his wish to see one final Palace match.
He would have been so happy that we finally won the FA Cup, as was I after all the ups and downs of the past 70 years.
Kay: I love Palace because growing up in Croydon, they gave us hope. I remember going to school in the 1990s with red and blue ribbons in my hair because we were in the FA Cup. Now, years later, we have won it!
I also love the fact that Palace is a community that is supportive of each other and of others, like when the club raised money for Hartlepool's manager's wife who had cancer. This is what true red and blue means.
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Tim: Palace are a south London club and I was born in south London, so I could hear the crowd cheer from my back garden when Palace scored. Palace is a local club for local people, we are not arrogant or aloof. The club engages with the community at all levels. We are a beacon of light, among a sometimes tough landscape. My first match was in 1991 - Palace v Arsenal - a 1-1 draw in the old First Division. I was hooked, now my youngest son is too! (Poor lad)
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Blackpool sign Palace winger Ebiowei , published at 14:34 5 August
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Football provides 'connections' in 'increasingly lonely' worldpublished at 11:49 5 August
Nicola Pearson
BBC Sport journalist
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'Why did you fall in love with your club?'
This week, we have asked hundreds of football fans across the world that very question and got hundreds of different answers.
Yes, the themes might be similar - born near a ground; family supported the team; watched a certain player - but the individual story will be unique to each supporter.
The relationship between a fan and their club should not be underestimated, with people ploughing uncountable amounts of money, time and emotional energy into their support for their team.
But what is that makes us love our clubs the way we do?
"A lot of it comes down to our identity," researcher and co-writer of the Routledge Handbook of Sport Fans and Fandom Danielle Sarver Coombs told BBC Sport.
"We become part of this group that means so much to us. It becomes a way to find a community that you're a part of and to find a group of people that, no matter where you are, you could find a pub with other fans of your team. You have that kinship.
"In a world that's increasingly quite lonely, this provides one of the ways that we can have connections so we can have the feeling that we're part of something bigger."
Connection and identity plays a big role in someone's love for their club - particularly when it is a family link.
Many fans talk of being born into who they support - that the connection is so strong there was no other team they could, or would, have chosen.
"The great thing with football is that there's such a strong heritage component to it," Sarver Coombs said. "Often, your grandfather, father, mother or whomever was a fan of the team, so it's part of your family's tradition.
"It's handed down from generation to generation."
The uniqueness of football fandom is something researchers are increasingly investigating.
An article, external published earlier this year in psychology journal Frontiers discusses how football fans often follow follow teams with 'significant attachment and commitment, sometimes to the bewilderment of those outside of the game'.
"With football clubs, you have decades of tradition that you can tap into and it's going to keep coming," Sarver Coombs added.
"Players come and go, managers come and go, shirts change, badges change, but the club itself - the heart and soul of it remains constant. You always have that piece that you're tied to, so the longevity of clubs is a really important part.
"But also, that constant in-person opportunity to be present in a community space really sets football apart from other passions that may be transient or do not have that constant engagement."
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Gossip: Juventus keen on Palace target Martinezpublished at 07:36 5 August
Crystal Palace face competition from Juventus for Girona's 22-year-old Spanish right-back Arnau Martinez. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external
Newcastle are set to revive their interest in England defender Marc Guehi with a £40m offer, while Crystal Palace value the 25-year-old at £50m. (Times - subscription required), external
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'It's about trying to get on that pitch as much as possible' - Devennypublished at 15:40 4 August
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Crystal Palace midfielder Justin Devenny hopes to build on his breakthrough season and "get on the pitch as much as possible" when the new campaign begins.
The 21-year-old joined the Eagles from Scottish Championship side Airdrieonians in the summer of 2023 and has progressed rapidly through the ranks.
After playing a big part for the under-21's, Devenny made his senior debut under Oliver Glasner and featured 28 times last season, making five starts.
"I loved every minute of it last season and, as good as it was, for me, now, it's done," he told the club website. "It's in the past and now, it's looking forward to the future and seeing what this season brings – and hopefully it'll be more of the same.
"I always try and help everyone around me, whether that's the youngest player on the pitch or the oldest player on the pitch.
"I feel like everyone in the group is good at that. They want to help each other, and I think that's what probably helps us most as a team: just helping each other on the pitch, communicating, it goes a long way.
"The manager has made it pretty clear to all the players what he demands. The standards are so high throughout the group, and it's for me to then implement them whenever I get the chance, whenever I'm playing and training.
"I might not be playing every game but that doesn't matter – it's what I'm doing behind the scenes, helping out the team in other ways which kind of might go unnoticed.
"It's all about trying to get on that pitch as much as possible."
Palace draw Fredrikstad or Midtjylland amid appeal wait, published at 13:48 4 August
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Palace learn Conference League play-off opponentspublished at 13:26 4 August
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Crystal Palace will face Fredrikstad or FC Midtjylland in the Conference League play-off round.
If Palace win their two-legged play-off tie, they will reach the league phase.
Lose, and they will be out.
The Eagles were demoted to Europe's third competition for breaching multi-club ownership rules because American businessman John Textor owned a stake in the club and was the majority owner of French giants Lyon, who also qualified for the Europa League.
Palace have submitted an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Nottingham Forest have replaced Oliver Glasner's side in the Europa League, pending appeal.
The decision is expected to be on, or before, the 11 August.
The two-legged play-off matches are scheduled for 21 and 28 August, while the Europa League league phase begins on 24 September.
'A lifelong addiction' - fan storiespublished at 11:47 4 August
We know the relationship between a football fan and their club is a special one so, as we gear up for the new season, we asked you to share why you fell in love with Crystal Palace and some of your favourite moments supporting them.
Here are some of your submissions:
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BeCo: Supporting Crystal Palace football club has been a lifelong addiction of mine - ever since I was their first ever mascot. It's been an emotional rollercoaster of some testing times and iconic players with a few lows but some almighty highs. The world saw what it meant to be a Palace supporter at Wembley in May when we won the FA Cup - the emotion that lies within every fan. I am ridiculously proud to be one of them! You know it's true... we're the Red 'n' Blue!!
Roy: My mother was born in Holmesdale Road a year after Palace moved there. Her dad was able to watch matches from a bedroom window. My dad was already a supporter when he met Mum as were other family members.
I was born near Selhurst Park myself and dad used to take me to matches during the 1960s. From that moment I followed them closely, and remember the likes of John Jackson, Gerry Queen and Tony Taylor. I was there in 1969 when Palace first gained promotion to the First Division, and remember the players throwing their shirts into the crowd below.
Many memories (good and not-so-good) followed, but the biggest moment up to then was their 4-3 defeat of Liverpool in the 1990 FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park. I was there again, and had never felt so proud of Steve Coppell and the lads on that day, until this year when we finally achieved the silverware. Many of my family have long-since gone, but they would all have been so proud too.
What I love most about Crystal Palace is that it has never lost sight of its heritage as a working men's club and has always been dedicated to hard-working fans. Despite forever being in the shadows of many other London clubs, it has evolved into a club never frightened of taking on the richer clubs, and proving Crystal Palace are as good as the rest.
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Alex: My first Palace memory is listening to us on the radio getting battered 3-0 by Manchester United in the 1997-98 season. I'm pretty sure this also confirmed our relegation that season as I thought that meant we'd never play again - I was six. From promotion, relegation and administration (twice) to winning the FA Cup, it's been quite a ride ever since but I absolutely love my football club.
'We will go for it' - Glasner looks to Community Shieldpublished at 15:45 2 August
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Oliver Glasner says his Crystal Palace side have taken a "step forward" from their pre-season camp in Austria and he is now eyeing an upset against Liverpool in the Community Shield.
The Eagles played two friendlies against Bundesliga outfit FC Augsburg on Friday, winning the first 3-1 before a 1-0 defeat in the second, which featured a more experimental line-up.
"I'm very satisfied with the first game," Glasner said. "It was a very, very good performance, creating lots of chances."
Looking to next week's Wembley showpiece, he added: "When you have the chance to win silverware, go for it. We will go for it.
"We are facing the champions. A team who invested £300m, buying high-quality players. It is a great challenge. We will be ready. I don't expect they will be in the best possible shape, the same with us at the beginning of the season. We will go for winning the next trophy. When you have the chance to win a second trophy in three months, go for it."
Palace win and lose in FC Augsburg friendlypublished at 19:45 1 August
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Crystal Palace recorded a victory and a defeat in their double-header pre-season friendly against Bundesliga side FC Augsburg in Austria.
Manager Oliver Glasner fielded different starting XIs for the two 90-minute fixtures, the first of which breezed to a 3-1 victory and the second of which struggled in a 1-0 defeat.
The first starting line-up featured plenty of experienced first-team players, with Jean-Philippe Mateta grabbing a brace to continue his pre-season goalscoring form and attacking partner Eberechi Eze also featuring on the scoresheet.
The second starting line-up saw a number of academy prospects handed minutes, including a senior debut for centre-back Luke Browne, alongside senior figures such as Will Hughes, Jefferson Lerma and Odsonne Edouard.
The Eagles will now turn their attention to the Community Shield on 10 August (15:00 BST), as Liverpool lie in wait at Wembley Stadium.
Send your pictures and stories of why you love Palacepublished at 16:32 31 July
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On Monday, we asked you to tell us why you fell in love with Crystal Palace and some of your favourite moments supporting them.
You have already been getting in touch with your photos and stories and here is just a taste from Brian:
"First game v QPR 1967. Selhurst Park consisted of: a main stand, Holmesdale was 75% terraces, Park Road was 50% mud and Whitehorse was 75% mud. A 3-3 draw and love at first sight.
"A promotion season followed to a first-ever first division season with a budget Burt Head team and saw every home game . First away game was a terrifying trip tp Goodison Park where I learnt 'cockneys' are not liked north of Watford. A 3-1 thrashing but a Kember scorcher as a consolation.
"By the time 'Big Mal' took us to the third division, I was working and could afford a season ticket. Thanks to Maurice Drewitt's travel club, I became a home and away stalwart. We were hiring and filling entire trains and going to exotic places such as the Shay, Halifax. Every Third Division club had a record attendance when Palace were in town and many were like home games. So followed 52,000 at Selhurst, the team of the 80s and the usual collapse.
"What other team has had such a rollercoaster existence? Hardly a dull season and a loyal local fanbase, proud of our south London roots. Palace has not been part of my life but they have been my whole life."
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What would Crystal Palace lose if Mateta was to leave?published at 16:00 31 July
Matthew Hobbs
BBC Sport journalist
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Crystal Palace have turned down a £30m bid from Atalanta for key striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, and it is clear why the club were prepared to rebuff the approach despite the 28-year-old having only two years left on his current contract.
The arrival of manager Oliver Glasner transformed Mateta's fortunes at Selhurst Park.
Since the Austrian's first game in charge of Palace in February of last year, Mateta has scored 27 Premier League goals, ranking him fourth overall. Only Mohamed Salah (32), Erling Haaland (32) and Alexander Isak (34) have scored more during this period.
Those goals were worth a precious 17 points, ranking the France international eighth of all players in the league since early 2024.
In contrast, Mateta scored a total of 11 goals in 80 Premier League outings prior to Glasner's arrival, while his goals per minute has improved from 305 to 137.
A coach-player match made in heaven, it may be hard for Glasner to replicate this connection with any potential replacement, while Mateta is also unfailingly reliable in terms of fitness. He's played 50 top-flight matches under the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss - the joint most of any Palace player.
So what's worth more to the Eagles as they approach the new season - money in the bank or a player whose game has improved in almost every metric over the past 18 months?
Holding leaves Palacepublished at 15:10 31 July
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Crystal Palace have confirmed Rob Holding has left the club with a year left on his contract.
The defender joined the Eagles in September 2023 from Arsenal, but didn't make a single senior appearance, before going on loan to Sheffield United at the latter end of last season where he played 12 times.
The 29-year-old has been linked with a move to Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids.
"The club wishes Rob all the best for his future career," Palace said.
A contract? A stalemate? What next for Glasner?published at 13:39 31 July
Sami Mokbel
Senior football correspondent
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Manager Oliver Glasner also has under a year left on his contract.
Talks over an extension are underway but as yet there has been no resolution.
Nevertheless, Palace are absolutely clear in their intention to keep Glasner and would like the matter resolved sooner rather than later.
There is logic, however, in the Austrian waiting until the end of the window before committing to a longer contract.
Losing Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze would leave the team significantly weakened.
It will be a tall order to replace both players with players who are of a similar level, particularly for Palace where the recruitment budget isn't huge.
Glasner was pointed when asked about the club's transfer business so far this summer after the pre-season game against Mainz.
"Even though all the players are still here, we haven't made the most of the transfer window so far. I was promised that we would be more active and bring in the new players earlier this year," he said.
"As of now, I have 17 outfield players. I hope we don't lose any more. If that happens and we get four new ones on deadline day like last year, another false start is possible."
The fact one player has already complained of slight muscular soreness in recent days will have accentuated Glasner's concerns.
There are a number of questions that still need answering. Glasner is eagerly awaiting the outcome.
Read Sami's in-depth Palace update here
Palace 'aware of Arsenal's interest'published at 08:15 31 July
Sami Mokbel
Senior football correspondent
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When evaluating the futures of Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi, there is less pressure on Palace to make a big decision on the former.
In many ways it is out of their hands. The England international has a £68m release clause - if a club agrees to meet that fee, then Palace are powerless in deciding his future.
It is understood the buyout expires two weeks before the start of the season, which offers Palace an added layer of protection.
Arsenal have a genuine interest in Eze but so far have shown no inclination of triggering the forward's release fee.
Well-placed sources are also indicating that Arsenal would prefer to sell a forward before making any formal move for Eze.
There is also a feeling at Arsenal that Eze's best position is at number 10 - an area that Martin Odegaard and Ethan Nwaneri operate in.
Eze can play on the left and Arsenal may view the Palace forward as a multi-functional attacker rather than just a number 10.
Palace are aware of Arsenal's interest.
The Gunners are understood to value Eze lower than the clause and want to negotiate a deal beneath the agreement.
As things stand, Palace chairman Steve Parish has offered no hint he would be open to negotiating a lower price; though there is a thought at rival clubs his stance may soften later in the window, to avoid the player going into the final year of his deal.
It is understood Eze is very open to joining Arsenal.
The attraction is clear, with Arsenal a contender for both the Premier League and Champions League next season.
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Gossip: Eagles set strict payment plan for Ezepublished at 07:50 31 July
Crystal Palace have informed Arsenal that they would have to pay at least £35m in advance to sign Eberechi Eze, with the rest of the 27-year-old attacking midfielder's £67.5m fee due in instalments. (Guardian), external
The Eagles are ready to offer £27.6m to sign 24-year-old Germany centre-back Yann Bisseck from Inter Milan, as a potential replacement for defender Marc Guehi, who has been linked with Liverpool. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Finally, English defender Rob Holding is set to leave Crystal Palace on a free transfer to join Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids, who have held off competition from Championship sides Sheffield United and Wrexham. (Sky Sports), external
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Palace reject £30m Atalanta bid for Matetapublished at 18:42 30 July
Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport football news reporter
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Crystal Palace have rejected an offer of just over £30m for striker Jean-Phillippe Mateta from Italian club Atalanta.
The 28-year-old has two years left on his contract but it remains unclear whether Palace would accept higher offers, amid high demand for strikers across the transfer market.
However, the Italian club, who lost Serie A top scorer Mateo Retegui in a reported £56m move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah, are looking for a suitable replacement.
Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz is also believed to be on Atalanta's list, along with Lecce's Nikola Krstovic and Genk's Tolu Arokodare.
Meanwhile, Palace are facing an uncertain summer with Arsenal interested in midfielder Eberechi Eze and defender Marc Guehi entering the final year of his contract in South London.