Iraola tops Palace’s new manager’s wish list

Bournemouth Manager Andoni Iraola is the head Crystal PalaceA short list of candidates to replace outgoing head coach Oliver Glassner next season.

Glasner, who led their club First European finalLeaving Selhurst Park this month, that’s for sure Decision to resign In January

The palace is in an advanced stage of identifying the Austrian’s successor, multiple sources point to Irrawaddy, who last month He has announced his departure from Bournemouth This summer, the club’s preferred option to replace Glassner.

Apart from Irrawola, Coventry manager Frank Lampard, Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna, former Tottenham Boss Thomas Frank, ex-Nottingham Forest Manager Sean Dyche, FulhamIts Marco Silva and Pierre Sage Palace of Lens are among the candidates to explore.

First published by BBC Sport Palace interest in Iraola in January. He has also been linked with the Athletic Bilbao job but German coach Edin Terzic has been appointed their manager this week.

Palace are now taking concrete steps to convince Irrawola to stay in the Premier League next season.

It is understood he is aware of interest from Palace and is not ruling out joining the Eagles next season following initial talks – according to sources.

decided to leave BournemouthIraola is understood to be open to staying in the Premier League.

Iraola was interested Newcastle Jobs But it seems that Eddie Howe, barring an unexpected change of circumstances, will remain at St James’ Park next season.

Chelsea The Stamford Bridge club look to be another option for Iraola to replace Liam Rosenier, who was sacked last month.

There is an understanding at Selhurst Park that the situation regarding their next manager is fluid and the club are confident they can attract a competent head coach if their attempts to land Irrawola fail.

But the south London club are also keen to allow a new manager to join the summer recruitment drive as soon as possible.

The prospect of leading Palace into next season’s Europa League could help the club lure one of their main suitors next week.

Palace will face Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in the Europa Conference League final on May 27, with the winner qualifying for next season’s Europa League.