Andoni Iraola is reportedly very close to taking over as manager of Crystal Palace, despite being targeted by Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool.
Iraola will remain in the Premier League.
According to El Chiringuito , Crystal Palace are very close to agreeing to appoint Andoni Iraola after the Spanish coach decided to leave Bournemouth at the end of this season. This is considered a surprising development because Iraola has been constantly linked with several Premier League giants recently.
Manchester United have been monitoring the 43-year-old manager since Ruben Amorim's time in charge. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Newcastle also see Iraola as a potential option for the future. However, Crystal Palace is currently the leading club in this race.
The Selhurst Park club needs a new manager as Oliver Glasner will leave his post in June after his contract expires. Palace are reportedly sending Iraola an attractive offer ahead of the 2026 summer transfer window.
Iraola has become one of the most highly regarded managers in the Premier League after an impressive spell at Bournemouth. Last season, he led the team to a ninth-place finish, equaling the club's all-time best under Eddie Howe.
This season, Bournemouth have improved even further, currently sitting in 6th place and aiming for a Champions League spot. This achievement is all the more remarkable considering the team lost several key players such as Illia Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen, Dango Ouattara, and Antoine Semenyo in recent transfer windows.