Overview
- Chelsea created a vacancy by sacking Liam Rosenior after a barren run, and reporting places Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola on their shortlist thanks to his record with young players.
- Bournemouth have confirmed Iraola will leave at season’s end, with Marco Rose lined up to take charge at the Vitality Stadium.
- Newcastle are also in the frame, with ex–Manchester United scout Mick Brown saying the club could tempt Iraola if they promise spending and a clear project, even as Eddie Howe remains manager.
- Athletic Bilbao interest has been reported, though Football365 now says Edin Terzic is likely to take that job, which would reduce Spanish competition for Iraola.
- Chelsea could gain a transfer edge by hiring Iraola because free‑agent defender Marcos Senesi, who logged an assist against Leeds and flourished under him at Bournemouth, is weighing options.