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For fans of Crystal Palace, the focus has shifted to Andoni Iraola. The question on everyone’s mind is whether he will accept the club’s invitation.
The excitement from last Wednesday’s euphoric Conference League win in Leipzig is sure to linger with supporters for a while. However, the club’s management will shift gears almost immediately to plan for next season.
The priority is to secure a new head coach following Oliver Glasner’s departure, with BBC Sport reporting that Iraola is the leading candidate for the role. Glasner, despite his recent success, has made it clear he won’t change his mind about leaving.
Palace has already presented him with an offer, which includes significant control over player recruitment. They hope to receive a response by the end of the weekend.
This pursuit is ambitious, as Iraola has quickly gained recognition as one of the most promising managers in European football, underscored by Bournemouth qualifying for next season’s Europa League, reflecting his successful tenure.
Steve Parish, the club’s owner, expressed a desire to maintain their newly found momentum following the victory over Rayo Vallecano. “We’ve tasted success now, and it’s important to keep that going,” he stated. “We’ve elevated our game and need to continue at this level. We will take a week to celebrate and then focus on preparation for the summer.”
Palace believes they’ve made a compelling case to Iraola regarding the opportunities available to him to further his managerial career. Now it is crucial for him to decide. If he declines, Palace has a Plan B in motion.
Among the potential alternatives is Frank Lampard, who has supporters within the Palace board. However, Lampard’s release from his current contract at Coventry could pose challenges if Palace shifts its focus toward him. There is some optimism that he may welcome the opportunity at Palace.
Other names in consideration include Kieran McKenna, Pierre Sage, Sean Dyche, and Thomas Frank. Securing Iraola would be a significant achievement for Palace, but his delayed decision has raised concerns about his willingness to accept the role.
In the coming days, clarity is expected regarding the coaching situation.
Who Will Stay and Who Will Go?
Player retention continues to be a significant topic for Palace this summer. Players such as Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze, and Marc Guehi have departed in recent years, and the club is eager to avoid any further major exits.
While the recent victory may help players feel content with their Europa League qualification, the achievement is likely to draw interest from other clubs in their key players.
[Adam Wharton](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx213ezxpz2o?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bsport%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D), who was named man of the match in the final, is attracting attention from top clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United. Fortunately for Palace, he is under contract for another three years, giving them leverage in retaining him. Nonetheless, there are plans to negotiate an improved contract with him, though his response to external interest remains uncertain.
Goalkeeper Dean Henderson, with two years remaining on his contract, is also on the radar of several Premier League teams and will likely receive new contract discussions soon.
Meanwhile, central defender Jaydee Canvot, who has shone since Guehi’s departure, has caught the attention of Paris St-Germain.
Jean-Philippe Mateta‘s future needs addressing too. His move to AC Milan fell through in January due to a failed medical, and he has indicated that he envisions his future away from Selhurst Park, especially after the club signed Jorgen Strand Larsen for £48 million in anticipation of Mateta’s exit.
Reports suggest that Maxence Lacroix is hesitating over a new contract, while Ismaila Sarr is interested in discussing a potential extension.
There’s much to navigate for Palace this summer at Selhurst Park.
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