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Oliver Glasner rules himself out, Cesc Fàbregas becomes RB Leipzig’s preferred coaching target

Glasner’s confirmation of his Palace future frees Leipzig to pursue Cesc Fàbregas’s release from Como.

Overview

  • Oliver Glasner told Sky Sports he is 99 percent certain to remain Crystal Palace manager after leading the club to its first FA Cup title.
  • RB Leipzig has shifted its focus to Cesc Fàbregas as its top coaching choice following Glasner’s decision to stay in London.
  • Fàbregas is under contract and holds a stake at Como, which has resisted releasing him from his coaching role.
  • Jürgen Klopp, Red Bulls’ head of global soccer, has met with Fàbregas to discuss a move to Leipzig.
  • Leipzig has pressed for a swift appointment to strengthen its recruitment pitch and address a disappointing domestic campaign.