Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has made clear he will not be hurried into deciding his next step, telling interested clubs he will wait until the season is over before discussing his future. The 43-year-old insisted his focus remains on finishing the campaign on a positive note.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m in no rush,\u201d he warned. \u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Iraola\u2019s stance comes as several suitors weigh their options. Chelsea are reported to be scrambling to appoint their third permanent manager of the calendar year and are eager to settle on a candidate early in the summer. Manchester United have also been linked, with the Spaniard viewed as a strong alternative should the club decide against handing the job permanently to the current interim boss.<\/p>\n
Those calculations are complicated by Michael Carrick\u2019s progress. Carrick has exceeded expectations during his five months in the job to lead United to Champions League qualification, and there is pressure from senior figures at the club to consider awarding him the permanent post.<\/p>\n
Chelsea\u2019s interest is framed by their desire for Premier League experience. While Iraola may not be the highest-profile name available, his work at Bournemouth has attracted attention, not least because he has guided a Bournemouth side on the cusp of sneaking into the Champions League.<\/p>\n
He is not only attracting attention from the customary big clubs. Crystal Palace have identified Iraola as their primary target to replace Oliver Glasner, who is set to make a high-profile departure at the end of the season.<\/p>\n
For now Iraola is keeping the conversation focused on what he can achieve with his current squad. His stated priority is the remainder of the campaign and delivering a tangible reward for the players and supporters before entertaining approaches from interested clubs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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