Overview
- Spanish outlet El Chiringuito reported Iraola is close to taking the Crystal Palace job once he leaves Bournemouth at season’s end.
- A separate report from Sports Boom, carried by CaughtOffside, said Palace are turning to Rayo Vallecano coach Inigo Perez as an alternative.
- Oliver Glasner has already said he will depart Palace when his contract expires this summer, creating the vacancy.
- Iraola is one of Europe’s most in-demand coaches and has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United, with Yahoo Sports also noting Liverpool placed him on a shortlist.
- Neither Palace nor the managers have announced a decision, and any appointment could shape a summer that may also bring bids for key Palace players.