Glasner emerges as candidate for Leverkusen hot seat

The club admitted that allowing the Dutchman to continue would have been "an even bigger mistake", signalling their determination to move quickly in a new direction.

Among the names under consideration is Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner. The Austrian is reportedly admired in Germany and has emerged as a potential candidate to step into the vacancy at the BayArena.

The coach's situation in south London has become increasingly unsettled after a difficult summer, with reports suggesting he has grown frustrated behind the scenes.

That unrest has only fuelled speculation that he may be tempted by the prospect of a return to the Bundesliga, where he previously enjoyed success with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Leverkusen, meanwhile, are weighing up their options carefully as they look to stabilise a campaign that has started in disarray.

The club are expected to continue discussions this week, with Glasner's future at Palace now a subplot that could shape both the Premier League and Bundesliga in the coming months.