Andoni Iraola "close" to new club and it's not Chelsea or Manchester United | OneFootball

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is reportedly close to taking over from Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace, according to sources in Spain.

Our understanding has been that Iraola is a top target for Chelsea and Manchester United and it’s previously been suggested that he’s also rejected an approach from Crystal Palace.

Still, a report from El Chiringuito is now claiming that Iraola looks “close” to making the move to Selhurst Park once he leaves Bournemouth this summer and Glasner also comes to the end of his current contract…

If this proves accurate, Iraola would be a superb appointment for Palace, though it might be worth waiting for updates from the likes of Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein before treating this as a definite done deal.

Andoni Iraola a man in demand after Bournemouth success

Iraola has done a superb job at Bournemouth and it’s no surprise to see him being eyed up by big clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea.

With respect to Crystal Palace, it perhaps seems like Iraola can aim a little higher when it comes to picking his next club.

The 43-year-old currently has Bournemouth in 6th place in the Premier League, with Champions League qualification not out of the question at this stage.

The Cherries are six points behind Aston Villa, but could also qualify with the addition of an extra place for English clubs if Unai Emery’s side win the Europa League.

Palace, meanwhile, are down in 15th place after struggling to build on the success of last season, when they won the FA Cup final against Manchester City – their first ever piece of silverware.

There’s no doubt Palace are a fine football club, and the lure of living in London isn’t something to take lightly, but Iraola looks like he’s surely going to be looking to take his career up a level after deciding to see out his contract at Bournemouth.