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Joe Cole has highlighted Oliver Glasner, the current manager of Crystal Palace, as a “good shout” to take over as the next head coach of Chelsea this summer, according to recent reports.

Cole, well respected by CHELSEA supporters for his contributions on and off the pitch, suggested that Glasner — who is reportedly leaving Crystal Palace at the end of the 2025-26 season when his contract expires — could jump at the chance to take the reins at Stamford Bridge.

His remarks come amid a crowded field of potential candidates and growing pressure on Chelsea’s ownership and sporting directors to land a leader capable of stabilising the club: ‘Glasner is a good shout because he’s not in that bracket where he’s top. He’d still look at the Chelsea job and go, “That’s a step up from Eintracht Frankfurt and Palace”,’ ex-CHELSEA winger Cole said on The Dressing Room Podcast.

‘But I think if you’re the Chelsea manager, unless they’re going to throw money at it, and I think the money has run out, whatever noises come out and whatever PR comes out, they’re isn’t going to be hundreds of millions spent this summer. It doesn’t make sense financially.

‘So they’ve got to find someone who can get a grip. Glasner is a good shout and he would want it.

‘Don’t even look at the top managers like Luis Enrique, if he’s leaving (Paris Saint-Germain). I threw Xabi Alonso’s name in because of how well he’s done, but even him…’

Would Glasner be a good choice?

At Palace, Oliver Glasner has shown adaptability, shifting systems and improving structure despite injuries and squad turnover. His FA Cup success has strengthened his reputation as a coach capable of delivering silverware under constraints.

For Chelsea, who have cycled through multiple managers in recent seasons, his pragmatic style and emphasis on organisation could bring much-needed stability. Joe Cole has also argued that Glasner fits a future where spending may be more controlled, valuing coaching over constant recruitment.

However, doubts remain about whether Oliver Glasner is the right long-term fit at a club like Chelsea, Reports suggest uncertainty around his ability to work within a highly collaborative ownership and sporting structure, which has challenged several managers before.

His preference for clear control and defined systems may clash with Chelsea’s evolving recruitment model and frequent strategic shifts. There is also the question of whether his counter-attacking approach fully aligns with the club’s expectation of dominant possession football.

Overall, Joe Cole’s suggestion of Oliver Glasner as a potential CHELSEA head coach is sensible in terms of pragmatism and immediate stability, but it is not without risk.

He could steady a turbulent environment and extract results quickly, yet questions about stylistic fit and structural compatibility mean he may be more of a transitional appointment than a long-term project leader.

EDDIE HOWE MESSAGE SENT

Football pundit and former England midfielder Paul Merson has urged Chelsea Football Club to keep a close eye on Eddie Howe as a potential managerial appointment this summer, amid mounting speculation over the Newcastle United boss’s future and Chelsea’s ongoing hunt for a permanent head coach.

CHELSEA recently dismissed Liam Rosenior after a brief tenure in charge, leaving interim boss Calum McFarlane at the helm until the end of the season. With the Premier League season winding down, Chelsea’s board and sporting directors are under increasing pressure to appoint a manager capable of steadying the club and returning the Blues to consistent top-flight form.

Merson, speaking on Sky Sports, emphasised that Howe would be a “top manager” suited to the challenge at Stamford Bridge, particularly if the Newcastle figure were to become available next season. The 48-year-old has been linked with departure rumours as Newcastle struggle this campaign, sitting precariously just above the relegation zone — a stark contrast to their recent successes under Howe’s stewardship.

‘I’m a big fan of Eddie Howe,’ Merson told Sky Sports. ‘If Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle, they’ll be queueing up around the corner for him. So that tells you everything. Be careful Newcastle. Chelsea would take him tomorrow morning, you’d like to think so wouldn’t you?

‘In my opinion, they’d take him all day long. We’re talking about a next England manager, 100 per cent.

‘As I say, everybody would be queueing up to take Eddie Howe, he’s a top manager.

‘He’s just had injuries and with the (Alexander) Isak thing at the end of the season. I think Eddie has done enough to decide whatever he wants at the club. I think there’s a genuine love for him up there.’

Is Howe perfect for Chelsea?

On the positive side, Howe has done an outstanding job at Newcastle United, transforming them from a struggling side into a disciplined, high-energy team competing for European qualification and winning domestic silverware.

His work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to improve players are well established. At Chelsea., a squad filled with young talent and high-cost signings, that developmental skillset would be valuable. He has also shown he can build a coherent tactical identity, pressing aggressively while maintaining structure, which could bring consistency to a club that has often lacked it in recent seasons.

However, there are legitimate concerns about whether Eddie Howe is the right fit for the scale and pressure of CHELSEA Managing at Stamford Bridge comes with expectations of immediate Champions League qualification and regular trophy contention.

Howe’s track record, while impressive, has largely been built in environments where expectations were more gradual. There is a question of whether his relatively calm managerial style would withstand the constant volatility and scrutiny that comes with Chelsea’s ownership structure and media pressure.

CHELSEA TOLD SIGN SILVA

Former Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris has publicly backed a high-profile move for Bernardo Silva, urging his old club to pursue the Manchester City captain once his contract expires this summer.

Silva, a key figure in City’s most successful era, confirmed he will depart the Etihad Stadium at the end of the 2025-26 season, triggering a flurry of transfer speculation across Europe

Morris, who enjoyed his own successful spell at Stamford Bridge as a player and later as part of the coaching setup, said CHELSEA should capitalise on the opportunity to recruit the Portuguese midfield star. In comments reported by The Pride of London, Morris emphasised Silva’s intelligence, character and big-game influence, highlighting his “outstanding” performance in recent fixtures despite approaching his 32nd birthday.

Silva’s impending departure marks the end of a nine-year spell at City, where he has won multiple Premier League titles, domestic cups and the UEFA Champions League. The midfielder’s decision to leave as a free agent has already sparked significant interest from clubs across Europe.

Reports this week suggest Juventus are actively pursuing Silva, with head coach Luciano Spalletti reportedly making direct contact to sell his vision for the club’s future. The Serie A side are hopeful of securing Silva’s signature, with Champions League qualification seen as key to their chances.

Interest is not limited to Italy. Recent sources have suggested that Spanish giants Barcelona and English clubs such as Arsenal are also in the mix to sign Silva, who could command significant attention during the open market period. Meanwhile, Turkish clubs Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray are preparing competitive offers, with lucrative wage packages on the table to lure the midfielder to the Süper Lig.

‘I’m not sure that we’ll be able to become title contenders next season no matter what we do, to be honest,’ Morris said. ‘I think we’re so far off it.

‘I think that bringing in some real quality characters and experience will certainly help the players that are good enough to be at Chelsea and the players that are maybe just underperforming and have the potential to go on and be better than what they are at the moment.

‘I think there are certain players at the football club that I don’t think it would matter who you bring in, I’m not sure that they’re going to improve too much. I think those are the ones that maybe you need to move on.

‘But certainly bringing in people like Bernardo Silva would be good, his performance the other day was absolutely outstanding.

‘That’s all we’ve seen for nine years at Manchester City: Someone who is not big in stature, you wouldn’t necessarily say he’s physically unbelievable apart from the distance he covers, but he plays with pure intelligence, is brave as you like, is a great character and he’s always available and turns up in big games.

‘So would I look at Bernardo Silva? Absolutely.’

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