Expert: Crystal Palace could land 'massive coup' with next manager appointment
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(Credit: Imago) Mon 11 May 2026 13:11, UK Andoni Iraola remains the top target to become the next Crystal Palace manager as talks are set to open following his departure from Bournemouth.The Spaniard recently revealed he would leave his position on the South Coast at the end of the season, setting a number of clubs on alert over his future.Crystal Palace are believed to be chief among them, while the likes of Chelsea, Man United and European clubs view him as a potential contender for their vacancies.Former Man United assistant manager Mick Brown told Football Insider that Iraola would be a “massive coup” for Crystal Palace if they can beat rivals to his signature.The boss is not expected to make a decision before seeing out the season with Bournemouth, but contact has been made as the Eagles line up their next appointment."Would you be tempted to take another job here?" 🤔Adoni Iraola will be a man in demand after his stay at Bournemouth comes to an end. pic.twitter.com/vhllGOScCI— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) May 9, 2026 View Tweet MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Could Crystal Palace beat rivals to Andoni Iraola?Football Insider revealed on 3 May that Crystal Palace are accelerating plans to land Iraola after he emerged as the top target to become their next manager.Contact is believed to have been made with his representatives, and while the Spaniard is in no rush to make a decision, they hope they can be successful.Managerial RecordAndoni IraolaOliver GlasnerGames125117Wins4852Draws3632Losses4133Goals For205189Goals Against193145Trophies WonN/A1x FA Cup1x Community ShieldAndoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner’s records at Bournemouth and Crystal Palace respectively. As they prepare for the Conference League final after winning the FA Cup last year, Palace are showing huge ambition which they feel could tempt Iraola in.“Iraola would be a massive coup for Crystal Palace,” Brown told Football Insider.“I understand there are a lot of top teams looking at him, the likes of Chelsea, Man United for example, but Crystal Palace have now come along.“It would appear that there is a realistic chance of him going to Palace.
They’ve held talks with his people and will be looking to go ahead with that.“I have to say, good on Crystal Palace for capitalising on their success and showing that ambition to go after a manager like Iraola.“It shows how much progress they’ve made in recent years that they can be a viable option to tempt him away from Bournemouth after they’ve had the season they’ve had.“Obviously nothing is done yet, he might end up going elsewhere after all, but there is a good chance Palace can get it done.“It would be a fantastic appointment for them, and hopefully it would mean they continue their trajectory, especially if they’re successful in Europe as well.”How does Iraola feel about the Crystal Palace job?During what has been a remarkable end to the season for Bournemouth, the manager isn’t being drawn into making public comments about his future. Football Insider revealed on 4 May that Iraola will delay a decision about joining Crystal Palace while he weighs up multiple options ahead of the summer.Credit: Getty ImagesThis comes as he has insisted his focus remains with the Cherries as things stand, but come the end of the season, he will be given an important decision to make.Chelsea are also believed to be keeping a close eye on his situation, and would be better-placed to land the Spaniard ahead of their London rivals.However, should they opt to look elsewhere, Crystal Palace will be boosted in their pursuit and could advance towards reaching an agreement. 🦅 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.