Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been among the managerial candidates eyed by Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for a busy summer transfer window that could see the bosses make some radical changes to the squad.
Spurs are currently languishing in the 13th spot in the Premier League table and have been knocked out of both the domestic cup competitions. Their only chance to salvage the season to some extent lies in winning the Europa League—which remains the realistic route towards competing in the Champions League next term.
Ange Postecoglou has been under the cosh for over many months now. The recent uninspiring performances have only fuelled rumours that the Spurs’ boss is on the cusp of getting sacked. The Greek-Australian tactician has been supported by the club chiefs during the difficult times, but with key players returning to the squad in recent weeks, the expectations are better performances and positive results.
Former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson thinks Daniel Levy could start his due diligence on potential replacements before a new head coach is hired in the summer. And if reports are to be believed, Daniel Levy is keen on replacing Ange Postecoglou with Bournemouth boss, Andoni Iraola.
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola eyed by Spurs as potential Ange Postecoglou replacement
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola eyed by Spurs as potential Ange Postecoglou replacement
Bournemouth have enjoyed a fantastic season and remains in contention for a place in Europe. The club has shown plenty of ambition in the transfer market over the last 12 months, backing Andoni Iraola to the hilt. Having made some serious investments in quality talent since 2023 and now marching towards clinching a berth in Europe, the Cherries are determined to ensure there is no speculation surrounding their head coach’s future.
According to an exclusive report from GIVEMESPORT, Bournemouth are planning to hold discussions with Iraola over a new contract next week amid interest from Tottenham. The club chiefs want to reward the Spanish tactician by offering him an improved contract.
Iraola is currently earning in the region of £1million-per-year—the current deal, which also includes a release clause worth more than £5million. The Cherries’ desire to tie him to an improved contract will make it difficult for Spurs to poach the 42-year-old in the summer.
Big Ange’s future at Tottenham remains uncertain following a poor season
The Hotspur Way chiefs backed Postecoglou during the January transfer window with three new signings and are still supporting him ahead of their Europa League last 16 second leg against AZ Alkmaar. However, the aforementioned report adds that Iraola remains on their shortlist of managerial candidates if they decide to move on from the former Celtic boss.
Realistically, replacing Big Ange with Iraola in the off-season looks like a difficult prospect for Tottenham. The Basque manager has built a fantastic squad at the Vitality Stadium in two years and given the team a distinctive playing identity. If he helps Bournemouth achieve European qualification, the 42-year-old will be tempted to stay, develop the squad further and compete in the continental competition next term.
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Moreover, Iraola penning a new deal with the Cherries would mean Spurs would have to offer a substantial transfer fee to secure his signature in the summer. While the Spaniard is one of the highly-rated young tacticians and his work at Bournemouth has been amazing, Levy and Co. are certain to face hurdles luring him away to North London if he decides to agree on fresh terms with his current employers.