Andoni Iraola edges towards Crystal Palace appointment amid Bournemouth contract latest

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Palace are searching for a new boss ahead of Oliver Glasner’s departure at the end of the season, and they may get the chance to secure a big coup and bring in Iraola. Credit: ImagoAndoni Iraola’s odds slashed as he joins Crystal Palace favouritesIraola has become one of the Premier League’s most sought-after bosses due to the way that his Bournemouth team have progressed in recent years.

Iraola’s work at the Vitality Stadium has seen him increasingly linked with jobs elsewhere in the Premier League, with Crystal Palace the latest team to be tipped to name him as their next boss. He is now edging closer towards being appointed at Selhurst Park in the eyes of one of the UK’s leading bookmakers, who have slashed his odds of taking charge of the Eagles down to 14/1, as of 4 March.Credit: Breaking MediaThat sees Iraola become one of the favourites to take on the job, with Robbie Keane still viewed as the leading candidate at the moment.

Bournemouth won’t lose Iraola without a fightFootball Insider revealed last week that Bournemouth remain confident of keeping Iraola, despite the consistent speculation that he could be set to move away once his deal expires. Bournemouth are running out of time to tie their boss down to a new deal, yet there is still a growing sense of optimism behind the scenes at the club that all hope is not lost in relation to his future.Iraola’s reputation within the game is stronger than ever, but Bournemouth are certainly not giving up hope of keeping him for at least another season or two.