Liam Duckstein
Crystal Palace are moving to secure Andoni Iraola as their next manager, with the Bournemouth boss confirmed to be leaving the club at the end of the season.
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Bournemouth have gone 15 Premier League games unbeaten this season under Iraola, a run that has sharpened interest from several top clubs. Chelsea and Manchester United, both currently managed by interim coaches Calum McFarlane and Michael Carrick respectively, have also been linked with the Spaniard.
With Palace manager Glasner set to depart at the end of the season after leading the club to their first European final, the Eagles are assessing the full range of candidates. According to BBC Sport and The Standard, Chelsea are not the frontrunners. Palace lead the pursuit.
Iraola has not ruled out a move to Selhurst Park and remains guarded on his next step as both clubs compete for his signature.
The central factor shaping this race is European football. Palace’s spot in the Europa League represents a concrete selling point for Iraola, while Chelsea sit 9th in the table, well outside the European qualification places. A manager of Iraola’s profile will want consistent top-level competition, and that distinction matters.
Iraola would arrive on a free transfer, departing the Cherries in a matter of weeks. Chelsea face a tight window to shift the momentum in their favor before Palace close the deal.