Andoni Iraola takes step towards Crystal Palace appointment as key Bayer Leverkusen doubts emerge
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Football Insider revealed on Friday that Eddie Howe’s position at Newcastle remains secure, while there are now major doubts surrounding Bayer Leverkusen’s pursuit of the Cherries’ chief. Bayer Leverkusen bosses raise Andoni Iraola concernIraola’s work during his three years at Bournemouth has seen his stock rise massively, to the point where he has had no shortage of potential suitors across Europe in recent months.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Leverkusen have had him on their radar in recent weeks as a possible replacement for Kasper Hjulmand, with the German side currently on course to miss out on Champions League football for next season. GlasnerStatsIraola82Games10831W3826D3525L3537.8%Win %35.19%10thHighest Finish9thGlasner’s Premier League record compared to Iraola’s, as per Transfermarkt.A move to one of the Bundesliga’s top clubs would likely have been an attractive proposition for Iraola, but he is now set to no longer get that chance, with club chiefs identifying issues with him as a candidate.
With another of Palace’s key rivals seemingly unwilling to take their pursuit of the 43-year-old to the next level, he has surely just taken a big step towards the home dugout at Selhurst next term. 🚨🇪🇸 BREAKING: According to Marca, a multi-million offer from Crystal Palace has been tabled.⏳Andoni Iraola is yet to respond, but one is expected in the coming days. pic.twitter.com/vP1LSZz5QJ— Palace Report (@PalaceReport) April 15, 2026 View Tweet The South Londoners’ current boss, Glasner, is seen as another leading contender to take the reins at Leverkusen. Crystal Palace to strengthen Iraola position with European exploitsFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider earlier this week that Palace’s hopes of appointing Iraola would receive a further boost if they could secure Europa League football for next term.