Premier League club immediately target Andoni Iraola as Bournemouth identify replacement

Premier League club immediately target Andoni Iraola as Bournemouth identify replacementBournemouth have confirmed that manager Andoni Iraola will leave the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer, and the Spaniard won't be short of offers for his next moveCommentsSportNathan Ridley Senior Sports Reporter06:54, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesAndoni Iraola has decided to quit Bournemouth(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Crystal Palace are lining up an ambitious move for outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola. Bournemouth announced on Tuesday that Iraola, 43, will leave the Vitality Stadium at the end of this season.‌The Spaniard is out of contract after three years with the Cherries, whose owner, Bill Foley, was desperate for him to stay. Iraola guided Bournemouth to their joint-highest finish in the Premier League last season (ninth) and coupled with his impressive work at former club Rayo Vallecano, he won't be short of offers.‌Palace are among the clubs to register their interest, as current boss Oliver Glasner will also leave when his deal expires in June. The Sun report that Palace are trying to position themselves as the favourites for Iraola's signature.‌It's added that Manchester United have previously shown interest in the 43-year-old amid their search for a new manager. But the frontrunners to land Iraola's signature are Athletic Bilbao, who he supported growing up, played for more than 500 times and captained.WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition todayREAD MORE: Man Utd eye up TWO Bournemouth stars for transfer amid Andoni Iraola interestOPINIONJohn CrossAndoni Iraola could have FIVE giant job offers after Bournemouth exit - and it's easy to see whyAndoni Iraola