Sources: Crystal Palace push for next manager appointment after confirmed news elsewhere
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Credit: Imago Crystal Palace handed Andoni Iraola boost after new announcement away from Selhurst Park Tue 19 May 2026 10:02, UK Crystal Palace have one less problem to worry about in their quest to appoint Andoni Iraola as their new manager, sources have told Football Insider.The Eagles are “doing everything they can” to convince the Bournemouth manager to make the switch to Selhurst Park this summer, it is understood, and Chelsea have now been ruled out of the race.Xabi Alonso is set to take control in the Stamford Bridge dugout from 1 July, with Calum McFarlane allowed until the end of the season as interim boss, and it rules out any move for Iraola.Despite the announcement, there remains a lot of competition for the Spaniard’s signature, so Steve Parish and Co. are pulling out “all the stops” as Palace continue the search for a new manager.Crystal Palace face competition for Andoni Iraola hireOliver Glasner is set to depart Selhurst Park at the end of the season, and there is a growing desperation amongst the fans to agree terms with Iraola to be their next manager.The Eagles are not the only club keeping tabs on the situation, though. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Although Eddie Howe is believed to be safe at Newcastle United, the Magpies continue to be linked with the 43-year-old, given the team’s poor performances at St James’ Park in 2025-26.ManagersGamesWonDrawnLostWin %Oliver Glasner12052343443%Andoni Iraola12548364138%The race is likely to heat up significantly once the Premier League campaign comes to a close, with Iraola soon to be without a club upon the expiration of his contract at Bournemouth.Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen remain interested as well, but it remains to be seen where the manager would prefer to end up ahead of the 2026-27 season.Oliver Glasner U-turn emerges in ‘strange’ rumourPalace’s current manager announced in January 2026 that he would be departing Selhurst Park at the end of the season, bringing an end to his two-and-a-half years in South London.However, speaking to Football Insider, Keith Wyness revealed whispers of a Glasner U-turn, stating that “stranger things have happened in football,” but supporters are not holding their collective breath.With Kieran McKenna ruled out and Marco Silva an unlikely target, the Eagles are running out of options.
Iraola would be the obvious candidate, but nothing is sorted as of yet.Understandably, supporters are concerned about the situation, with no simple solution in sight. 🦅 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Crystal Palace Insider Access Get the full story from Selhurst Park and Beckenham with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of South London.