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Pundit could see Oliver Glasner at Bayern Munich one day

Nairavoice · Aug 18, 2026 · 2 min read

Could Oliver Glasner be a future Bayern Munich manager? Former Premier League player and coach Iain Dowie certainly understands why the Austrian has been linked with the club.

Dowie, who scouts for Crystal Palace, says he has seen Glasner’s work firsthand and was struck by the manager’s intensity and relentless approach.

“I was a little surprised to see Oliver Glasner go from Crystal Palace to Nottingham Forest. I scout for Palace, so I’ve spent time at the training ground and observed his work firsthand. Whether it’s during internal games, U21 matches, or warm-up sessions, you can really feel the intensity he brings. I have to say, I haven’t come across many managers with that level of intensity, he is truly relentless,” Dowie told BettingLounge. “I understand his move, though I do wonder if he jumped a bit too quickly. Listen, Forest are a massive club, I grew up in the Brian Clough era, so I know they’re huge. But I can see why he’s being linked to Bayern Munich, given his Austrian background and his success in Germany. Would he be a good match for Bayern? Absolutely. He’s proven at Palace that he wins trophies and gets the best out of people. He’s relentless, it’s his way or the highway, and there’s nothing wrong with that. He has a character that wants things done quickly, and that’s what has driven this big move to Nottingham Forest for a significant fee.

“It will be very interesting to see how the Palace fans react when he returns. I think the response will be largely positive because of what he achieved at the club, but had he moved abroad, that probably would have been received much better.”

The Glasner-to-Bayern Munich links are intriguing. His Austrian roots, Bundesliga experience, Champions League pedigree, and ability to get the best out of his players would certainly make him an interesting candidate if Bayern Munich ever need a new manager.

For now, Vincent Kompany remains in charge. But if Bayern Munich were looking for someone with a demanding personality, tactical intensity and a proven ability to win trophies, Glasner certainly fits the profile.