Oliver Glasner has confirmed that talks will take place between Crystal Palace and Will Hughes over a lengthier contract extension.

Hughes' current deal runs out in the summer, albeit the South London outfit hold the option to trigger a 12-month extension.

The 29-year-old was initially out of contract at the end of last season before his stay at Selhurst Park was extended by a further year.

Under Glasner this term, Hughes has made 18 appearances in the Premier League and has established himself as a leader in the dressing room – wearing the captain's armband for the first time in Marc Guehi's absence against Southampton.

Providing the latest on Hughes' future, Eagles boss Glasner expects the midfielder to remain at Crystal Palace for at least another 18 months, while verifying that talks will take place over a longer-term contract.

“We have the possibility to extend his contract by a year,” Glasner shared.

“After that, it is a discussion between Crystal Palace and his agent. They are discussing doing it longer, then you have to find an agreement.

“There are three parts, Crystal Palace, Hughes and the agent – they all have to feel it is a good deal.

“As a manager, I have no concerns because I know he will be here for at least the next year and a half. At the moment, that is okay.”

Glasner reiterated Hughes' importance to the Palace side, praising his leadership and awareness of the game.

"Will has a great mentality. He has an outstanding understanding of football, anticipates the game and positions himself in advance, his quick passing with one or two touches.

"He knows exactly what we want to do in and out of possession, so he can transmit it [effectively].

"What I appreciate a lot is that together with Marc [Guehi], he talks in the dressing room and talks on the pitch with the players - he organises things like set plays and always pushes the players. I am really pleased we have him in the squad."