Crystal Palace target Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola to replace Glasner
Crystal Palace are set to hold formal talks with Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as they prepare to replace Oliver Glasner at the end of the season.
The Spanish tactician’s current contract on the south coast expires in June, and he has stalled negotiations over a new deal to fully consider his options.
Reports suggest the 43-year-old is open to a departure and remains keen to speak with the Selhurst Park hierarchy about his managerial future.
Bournemouth desperate to retain successful coach
The Dorset club remain extremely hopeful that their highly-rated manager will eventually commit his long-term future to the Vitality Stadium.
He has impressed immensely since arriving in English football, guiding the Cherries to 12th and ninth-placed finishes in his first two Premier League campaigns.
His overachieving squad are currently battling for European qualification this term, sitting just three points behind Chelsea in sixth position.
Alternative options include Frank and Dyche
While the Eagles feared their primary target could be lured away by Athletic Bilbao or Tottenham Hotspur, Spurs recently appointed Roberto De Zerbi on a five-year contract.
Consequently, the south London club have compiled a robust shortlist of Premier League-proven candidates should they miss out on their top choice.
Former Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is a prominent alternative, having been dismissed by the north London side in February after an underwhelming eight-month tenure.
The Danish manager secured just 13 wins in 38 games during his brief spell at Spurs, though his previous exceptional work at Brentford keeps his stock reasonably high.
Sean Dyche, who departed Nottingham Forest earlier this year, and Fulham manager Marco Silva are additionally being monitored by the Palace board.
