Oliver Glasner has reaffirmed his commitment to Crystal Palace following speculation about his future and criticism of the club's hierarchy. This comes after Glasner publicly expressed his dismay over the club's decision to sell their captain, Marc Guehi, to Manchester City. Guehi's £20 million transfer occurred shortly before Palace's 2-1 defeat to Sunderland, leading Glasner to feel that he and his players were being "abandoned completely" by the board.

Glasner has since held "clear-the-air talks" with Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish. Despite announcing last week that he would not be signing a new contract with Palace, the Austrian manager has stated he is "100% committed" to the club for the remainder of the season. Glasner is rumored to be a potential candidate for the Manchester United job in the summer, when they will appoint a long-term successor to Ruben Amorim. However, Glasner has downplayed these links and reiterated his focus on Crystal Palace. He doesn't regret his emotional outburst after the Sunderland game, believing it's part of what he has achieved with the team.

In other news, West Ham United have rejected a fresh bid for their midfielder Lucas Paquetá. The offer came from Brazilian club Flamengo, who are keen to bring the 28-year-old back to his home country. According to reports, Flamengo's bid was worth €35 million plus €5 million in add-ons. However, West Ham are holding out for a higher fee, as they value Paquetá at more than €45 million.

West Ham signed Paqueta in August 2022 from Lyon for a reported £51.3 million. The club is reluctant to sell him for a loss, especially as they are currently battling to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Paquetá has also expressed his desire to return to Brazil, informing West Ham of his decision. Despite this, West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo considers Paquetá one of his best players and is reluctant to let him go outright. He has voiced his desire for a quick resolution to the situation.

Paqueta will miss his third successive game for West Ham against Sunderland due to a minor back injury. Negotiations between West Ham and Flamengo are expected to continue into next week, but a deal is not expected to be finalized before then. West Ham would only sell Lucas Paquetá if Flamengo agreed to loan him back. It remains to be seen whether an agreement can be reached before the end of the January transfer window.