Crystal Palace confident of appointing Andoni Iraola as new manager

Crystal Palace are increasingly confident of appointing Andoni Iraola as their new manager this summer to replace the departing Oliver Glasner following positive talks.

The highly rated Spaniard is set to leave Bournemouth at the expiration of his current contract.

Eagles chairman Steve Parish has subsequently made the outgoing Cherries boss his primary target to take over at Selhurst Park.

Palace pitch long-term vision

While a final agreement has not yet been reached, the south London club feel they hold significant advantages over rival suitors including Chelsea.

The Selhurst Park hierarchy are pitching a project centred around a vibrant young squad, a robust recruitment strategy and a stable club structure.

Furthermore, the 41-year-old tactician would be afforded ample time to implement his high-pressing philosophy and continue his track record of developing emerging talent.

Replacing a successful predecessor

Securing the former Rayo Vallecano coach would be viewed as a major statement given his exceptional managerial overachievement at the Vitality Stadium this season.

His prospective arrival must fill the significant void left by Glasner, who has enjoyed a highly successful and transformative spell in the capital.

The Austrian coach will take charge of his final match hoping to secure the Europa Conference League trophy, potentially gifting his successor a European campaign next term.

Palace are willing to remain patient to secure their preferred candidate as they look to elevate the club into the upper echelons of the Premier League.