Crystal Palace 'consider' swoop for Premier League manager

Crystal Palace will ‘consider’ a move for AFC Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola this summer, according to The Telegraph. The Eagles are in the hunt for a replacement for Oliver Glasner, who is leaving at the end of the season. They have a big decision to make and will weighing up their options.

The London outfit drew 0-0 at home against Leeds United in their last league outing. They are sat in 14th place in the Premier League table with eight fixtures left to play. Next up is a Europa Conference League clash against Fiorentina in 9th April.

Crystal Palace eye AFC Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola

Crystal Palace could see Bournemouth head coach Iraola as the man to lead them forward. He has done an impressive job with the Cherries but they could face a battle to keep hold of him amid attention from elsewhere. It would be a statement of intent by the Eagles if they managed to lure him to Selhurst Park ahead of the next campaign.

Iraola, 43, moved to Dorset back in June 2023 to replace Gary O’Neil. He has since adapted well to life in England and has boosted his reputation. The ex-Atletico Bilbao and New York City man has won 36% of his 120 matches at the helm.

Prior to his move to Bournemouth, he caught the eye in La Liga at Rayo Vallecano. He spent three years there and did an eye-catching job. Iraola has also had spells at AEK Larnaca and Mirandes in the past. His contract expires in June and he is due to become available as things stand which is a worry for his current club.

Iraola shared this update on his future earlier this month: "Definitely [closer to a decision]. It is something we will decide sooner rather than later, but there is no news. When there is something to say, we will say it."

He added: "I have one thing clear, the club and me are very open. We talk a lot. I have a great relationship with [technical director] Simon Francis and [president of football operations] Tiago [Pinto]. Everything is fine between us."