Managing Man Utd as Andoni Iraola raids Bournemouth and solves midfield issue

Managing Man Utd as Andoni Iraola raids Bournemouth and solves midfield issueDeparting Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been linked with the Manchester United jobCommentsSportopinionJake Bayliss Senior Sports Writer12:07, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesAndoni Iraola has been praised for his work with Bournemouth(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Manchester United have been linked with appointing Andoni Iraola after confirmation that he will leave Bournemouth at the end of the season. The Spanish coach has earned plenty of plaudits during his three-year spell on the south coast.‌United are still searching for a permanent successor to Ruben Amorim, who was sacked in January. Interim boss Michael Carrick has put the team firmly in the race for a Champions League place but will not be the only contender for the vacancy.‌Iraola reportedly has admirers at Old Trafford but United would expect to face competition for his services as he approaches the end of his Bournemouth deal. The 43-year-old has also been touted as Ernesto Valverde’s possible successor at Athletic Club, where he spent 12 years as a player.‌However, the opportunity to lead one of the world’s largest clubs could prove too tempting to turn down. If he is named the new United boss in the summer, Iraola would face several key decisions at the start of his reign.FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageDouble Bournemouth swoopHe could be joined at United by two members of his current squad next season. Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi and defender Marco Senesi have both emerged as transfer targets.‌READ MORE: Casemiro's leaked text message to agent about state of things at Man Utd speaks volumesREAD MORE: Man Utd 'hit pause button' on Michael Carrick contract offer after sudden developmentTeenage striker Kroupi has enjoyed an eye-catching season, reaching 10 league goals after scoring against Arsenal last weekend. T...