Overview
- Spanish reports on Thursday said Iraola is close to joining Crystal Palace, with El Chiringuito and Marcos Benito cited and local coverage in Bournemouth echoing the claim.
- Fresh coverage says Palace have tabled a lucrative offer, with Nicolo Schira describing an 'official bid' and talkSPORT reporting Iraola as the club's number one target though talks are not advanced.
- Other reporters urge caution, with Ben Jacobs saying no agreement is in place and that Iraola plans to decide after the season while he finishes his work at Bournemouth.
- Chelsea and Manchester United remain linked as they weigh coaching plans, with Chelsea still sounding out options and United considering keeping Michael Carrick after his strong interim run.
- Bournemouth have already confirmed Iraola will depart at season’s end, and Palace’s vacancy follows Oliver Glasner’s exit with the club pointing to a Conference League final on May 27 that offers a Europa League place.