Glasner waits for Milan as Alaba transfer links intensify
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Oliver Glasner has identified AC Milan as his preferred destination and is waiting for the Italian club to make a formal approach, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Crystal Palace manager's interest in the Rossoneri job intensifies speculation about potential managerial upheaval at San Siro. Meanwhile, defender David Alaba's own transfer prospects to Milan appear to be gaining momentum as the club reshapes its roster. The developments suggest Milan may be preparing significant changes to its coaching and playing staff in the coming transfer window.
Glasner waits for Milan as Alaba transfer links intensify
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Oliver Glasner has made Milan his preferred destination and is awaiting a fresh approach from the Rossoneri, while David Alaba’s chances of moving to San Siro will increase if the ex-Crystal Palace boss is appointed along with Ralf Rangnick.
Milan are rebuilding their club’s structure after sacking their coach and prominent directors at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.
Milan revolution: latest on Glasner, Rangnick and Alaba
Gazzetta newspaper reports on Monday that ex-Crystal Palace boss Glasner is willing to move to San Siro and expects a call from the Rossoneri in the coming days after a first meeting between his agent, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gerry Cardinale last week.
Milan are also due to appoint a technical director, and Austria coach Rangnick is among their primary options.
The German has already made it clear that he wants to develop his project with his own ideas and trusted men, including Southampton director Johannes Spors and Manchester United head scout Christopher Vivell.
Just like Glasner, Rangnick also expects a call from Milan in the coming days.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY, MAY 27: Oliver Glasner, Manager of Crystal Palace, looks on prior to the UEFA Conference League Final 2026 match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Football Arena Leipzig on May 27, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN, DECEMBER 20: David Alaba of Real Madrid warms up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 20, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
According to Gazzetta, if both Glasner and Rangnick join Milan, Austria international Alaba will have a greater chance of moving to San Siro as a free agent.
The 34-year-old has already been offered to Milan as well as Inter and Juventus, but he’s on very good terms with Rangnick, so he’d naturally be glad to join his national team coach in Milan next season.
Milan are aware that Alaba has had physical issues in the 2025-26 campaign, but are confident that his experience would help the team next season.