UMVA has learned that Crystal Palace is edging closer to a decision on who will replace Oliver Glasner.
The club has whittled the search down to three serious contenders, with Andoni Iraola at the top of the list.
Iraola's record at Bournemouth shows he can lift a team to new heights; his style is built on energy, courage, and structure.
Palace's recent triumphs in the FA Cup and Community Shield mean they cannot settle for a safe, boring appointment.
But the competition is fierce; Bayer Leverkusen also covets Iraola after their sixth-place finish, adding a new layer of tension.
The club is also keeping an eye on Pierre Sage, a promising French manager, though contract hurdles loom.
Other names like Kieran McKenna and Frank Lampard appear on the radar but are unlikely to be pursued seriously.
If Palace secures Iraola, it would send a bold statement that they are ready to grow with a progressive, Premier League‑proven mind.
Yet, if Leverkusen or another European club offers a stronger project, Palace risks being left scrambling.
The pressure is mounting as the club seeks to maintain the momentum and raise its standards further.
