Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola rejects Crystal Palace approach
Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has turned down the opportunity to manage Crystal Palace at the end of the season as the south London club search for Oliver Glasner’s successor.
The Eagles are actively seeking a new manager after Glasner confirmed earlier this campaign that he will depart Selhurst Park when his contract expires this summer.
Reports indicate that Palace have now been forced to move on to alternative targets after failing to lure the highly rated Spaniard away from the south coast.
Cherries confident of retaining boss
The Basque tactician is widely regarded as one of the brightest tactical minds in the Premier League and Palace viewed him as a primary candidate.
However, the Selhurst Park hierarchy increasingly believe the former Rayo Vallecano coach will only leave his current post for a team competing in European competition.
The Cherries have already offered their coveted manager a new contract, though the fresh terms currently remain unsigned.
Despite this high-profile rejection, the early confirmation of Glasner’s impending exit has provided the Eagles board with ample time to identify the right appointment.
Focus shifts to alternative candidates
With their primary target seemingly out of reach, Palace are now reportedly considering former Brentford manager Thomas Frank for the upcoming vacancy.
The Danish coach earned widespread acclaim for transforming the Bees into an established top-flight side who frequently punched above their weight.
Securing a replacement of comparable pedigree will be a crucial task for chairman Steve Parish over the coming months.
Bournemouth could also enter the market for similar managerial profiles if their current head coach eventually decides to pursue an elite opportunity elsewhere.
