{"id":6334,"date":"2026-05-09T07:23:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T07:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=6334"},"modified":"2026-05-09T07:23:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T07:23:20","slug":"chelsea-target-iraola-attracted-to-crystal-palaces-sporting-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=6334","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea target Iraola attracted to Crystal Palace’s sporting project"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Andoni Iraola is very attracted to Crystal Palace\u2019s sporting project, and has been offered a very willing to accept the Eagles\u2019 financial offer according to reports.<\/p>\n

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The Spaniard, who will leave Bournemouth at the end of the season, is also thought to be one of the leading candidates for the Chelsea job.<\/p>\n

The Blues are once again looking for another head coach having sacked Liam Rosenior last month, with the 41-year-old lasting less than four months in the job.<\/p>\n

Andoni Iraola attracted by Crystal Palace sporting project<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s thought to be seven or eight names under consideration, with Iraola joined by Marco Silva and Xabi Alonso on Chelsea\u2019s early shortlist.<\/p>\n

Chelsea have reportedly made contact with Iraola\u2019s agent, although it\u2019s believed he\u2019d need convincing to take the job.<\/p>\n

Iraola has also been linked with Manchester United, whilst Crystal Palace would also like to appoint the 43-year-old.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a real show of intent by the Eagles, and journalist Matteo Moretto has provided an update on their pursuit of Iraola.<\/p>\n

He took to X.com and said:<\/p>\n

\u201cIraola is very attracted to Crystal Palace\u2019s sporting project. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe English club\u2019s financial offer is considerable: the coach seems very willing to accept it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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In other news\u2026<\/h2>\n

Newcastle are reportedly willing to explore a move for Liam Delap, but Chelsea\u2019s stance is the 23-year-old isn\u2019t for sale.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Delap joined last summer for \u00a330m, but has managed just two goals in 38 appearances this season, with only one of those in the league.<\/p>\n

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