{"id":9710,"date":"2026-05-10T11:03:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T11:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=9710"},"modified":"2026-05-10T11:03:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T11:03:11","slug":"andoni-iraola-firm-in-response-to-man-utd-liverpool-and-crystal-palace-links-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=9710","title":{"rendered":"Andoni Iraola firm in response to Man Utd, Liverpool and Crystal Palace links | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2275357631.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28309151\" alt=\"Fulham v Bournemouth - Premier League\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Andoni Iraola is leaving Bournemouth at the end of the season (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Andoni Iraola insists he will not discuss his future while he is still in charge of Bournemouth, as speculation over his next move intensifies.<\/p>\n<p>The 43-year-old has decided to leave the Cherries at the end of the season when his contract comes to an end.<\/p>\n<p>He has done a very impressive job at Bournemouth, with victory at Fulham on Saturday keeping the club in the hunt for a remarkable Champions League finish.<\/p>\n<p>The Cherries are sixth in the Premier League table with two games to play and are well set to qualify for European football of some kind, even if it is not the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>It would be an incredible achievement for a club the size of Bournemouth, especially given the number of players they lost in the summer transfer window last year.<\/p>\n<p>Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, Illia Zabarnyi and Dango Outtara were all among the departures last summer, while Antoine Semenyo left in January.<\/p>\n<p>Iraola is not short of suitors as he considers his next step in management, with Manchester United and Liverpool linked with a move for the Spaniard.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2275322179.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28309153\" alt=\"Fulham v Bournemouth - Premier League\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Iraola has done a tremendous job at Bournemouth (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Crystal Palace are also preparing an ambitious move for him, but the Athletic Bilbao legend could be aiming a bit higher than the Eagles.<\/p>\n<p>The Bournemouth boss has not given much away yet and remains tight-lipped on his plans, with two big games still to take charge of in his current role.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019m in no rush,\u2019 he said after winning 1-0 at Craven Cottage. \u2018I will not talk about my future. I\u2019m fully focused on trying to finish this season with a reward, something tangible for the players and supporters.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>On his choice to leave Bournemouth, he said: \u2018It was not an easy decision but once it is made you feel relief.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I feel we have used it in a positive way. Since that day, we\u2019ve had great results but also the mood. Everyone is clear, the relationship is so clean and honest.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2273797658.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28309157\" alt=\"FBL-ENG-PR-MAN UTD-LIVERPOOL\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Arne Slot and Michael Carrick both face uncertain futures (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018OK, this is going to happen, next season Marco Rose will be our manager. Everyone knows what\u2019s happening. We are in good place and can use this in a positive way.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Iraola has also been linked with a move back to the club he played over 500 games for, Athletic Bilbao, while Newcastle have been touted as a possible destination as well, if they were to part company with Eddie Howe.<\/p>\n<p>Palace are certainly in the market for a new manager as Oliver Glasner has also decided to leave at the end of his contract.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2272446253.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=594\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28148733\" alt=\"FBL-ENG-PR-LIVERPOOL-CRYSTAL PALACE\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Oliver Glasner is leaving Crystal Palace at the end of the season (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Manchester United are yet to announce a decision on their managerial future, with Michael Carrick still in interim charge and a strong possibility to take the job permanently.<\/p>\n<p>It has been widely reported that Arne Slot will remain Liverpool manager next season, but his popularity at Anfield is declining despite winning the Premier League last season.<\/p>\n<p>After a summer of big-spending, the Reds began this campaign as favourites to lift the Premier League trophy again but their title defence has been poor, with a draw against Chelsea on Saturday leaving them fourth and 17 points off top spot.<\/p>\n<p>Marco Rose has already been confirmed as Iraola\u2019s replacement at Bournemouth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Senne Lammens reveals Michael Carrick message to Man Utd squad after Sunderland draw<\/span><\/p>\n<p 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