Bournemouth Iraola Emerges As Top Target For Crystal Palace

‎Crystal Palace is reportedly positioning itself to lure Andoni Iraola away from Bournemouth as they search for a successor to outgoing manager Oliver Glasner.

‎Athletic Club has already intensified its pursuit of the Spanish coach, but Palace has now entered the race and made its interest known.

‎Iraola is widely expected to leave Bournemouth at the end of the season, with his contract set to expire. That situation creates a clear opening for him to move to South London and take charge at Selhurst Park.

‎Iraola addressed the rumours after the 2-2 draw with Manchester United and said he remains content at the club.

‎”No, it doesn’t have anything to do with me,” Iraola told reporters.

‎”Probably as a supporter because it is my club, but no, it doesn’t affect the situation.

‎”I’ve said it a lot of times I’m very happy here. I have a great relationship with the club and we will indeed have to decide according to this, but it’s a situation I have had most of my years as manager. It is not new to me.”

‎According to The Telegraph, Crystal Palace is weighing up a surprise move for Athletic Club target Andoni Iraola, which would mark an unusual managerial switch between two Premier League sides.

‎Iraola has recorded 37 wins in 107 league matches during his nearly three-year spell in England, with his teams scoring 158 goals and conceding 161. His current side sits above Crystal Palace as they push for a European place with seven games remaining. Crystal Palace are reportedly ready to steal away Andoni Iraola from Bournemouth as they try to replace Oliver Glasner.

‎After Athletic Club stepped up their pursuit of the Spaniard, the Eagles have now swooped in to declare their interest in Iraola, as per reports that state he is expected to leave the side.

‎Palace will part ways with Glasner at the end of the campaign, while Iraola’s current contract expires at the end of the season, which opens a door of opportunity for him to make the switch to South London.

‎With interest continuing to build, Iraola will decide on his future at the end of the season.