Arsenal and Liverpool get 'definitely' transfer verdicts on Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said that both Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze will "definitely" play for his side on the opening day of the Premier League season. He also hinted that the club's transfer activity could influence his decision to extend his contract. The Austrian boss, whose current deal runs until 2026, revealed there are "no negotiations" underway for a new contract.

Glasner expressed concern over the Eagles' lack of movement in the transfer market, having only signed backup goalkeeper Walter Benitez and left-back Borna Sosa. When questioned about whether the club's transfer dealings could affect his future, he simply stated: "We will see."

The former Eintracht Frankfurt manager also refused to guarantee that Arsenal target Eze would remain at the club beyond the September 1 deadline. When asked if Eze would stay, Glasner responded: "He will play on Sunday, definitely and Marc [Guehi] as well - he will captain the team."

England international centre-back Guehi is entering the final year of his contract in south east London. Liverpool are keeping a close eye on his situation, while Newcastle and Tottenham have previously had bids turned down.

Glasner insists that the FA Cup-winning skipper will ultimately decide his future.

He elaborated: "Marc and me, we have the same fate but I can't speak on behalf of Marc. In the end, it's always the player's decision and Marc will decide his future.

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"Of course, everybody wants Marc to sign a new contract, everybody who is connected to Crystal Palace at least. Everybody wants to keep the squad together because they did so well last season.

"But again, I don't know how often this happens here at Palace, keeping your top 15 to 16 players going into a new season when you've performed that well. That's also a great achievement for the club but you never know what happens in this sometimes crazy transfer market."

Glasner is hoping for two new additions, a defender and forward after striker Eddie Nketiah was ruled out for up to three months with a hamstring injury.

The striker will miss two months of action while he works on his recovery but Glasner feels he'll also need four extra weeks to get up to speed with winger Matheus Franca and right-back Caleb Kporha also sidelined with fitness issued.

The 50-year-old said, "It's not that I want investment; it's about Crystal Palace. My expertise and my advice are what Crystal Palace should do to be competitive in four competitions. If somebody thinks that's nonsense, okay, let's see. "

Glasner did, however, rule out a move for Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling and made it clear that Palace's uncertain European future had no impact on their pursuit of transfer targets.