News Focus
- Oliver Glasner is the leading candidate to become the new AC Milan coach
- He will meet club officials in Austria on Tuesday to discuss the role
- The Austrian is preparing a detailed presentation analysing the current squad
- Arne Slot is also under consideration following his departure from Liverpool
- Ralf Rangnick may join as technical director but faces resistance from Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Oliver Glasner has emerged as the frontrunner to take charge of AC Milan. The Austrian manager is preparing extensively for a crucial meeting with the Italian giants scheduled for Tuesday.
Reports from Italy suggest Glasner will travel to Austria for talks with the Serie A club’s hierarchy. He is not leaving anything to chance. Sources indicate he is creating a detailed presentation that examines the Rossoneri’s current playing staff.
The former Crystal Palace boss wants to demonstrate his thorough knowledge of the squad. His analysis includes an honest assessment of which players should remain at the San Siro and who should depart. He has also studied the numerous footballers who will return from unsuccessful loan spells away from the club.
Glasner faces competition from Arne Slot. The Dutch coach recently became available after Liverpool dismissed him just twelve months after he guided them to the Premier League title. However, Glasner’s recent success in winning the Conference League with Crystal Palace has made him the preferred choice for the Milan directors.
The meeting will also involve Ralf Rangnick. The German is under consideration for the position of technical director. However, this appointment faces opposition from within the club. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who serves as a special advisor to owners RedBird, believes the role should not hold excessive authority.
Milan is undergoing a complete rebuild. The club seeks fresh leadership both on the pitch and in the boardroom. Tuesday’s discussions could prove decisive in determining the future direction of the seven-time European champions.