In a major Premier League managerial shake-up, Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has emerged as Crystal Palace's top target to replace outgoing head coach Oliver Glasner next season. With Glasner, who guided Palace to their first European final, set to depart Selhurst Park this month, the Eagles are wasting no time in identifying their next leader.

Iraola, who announced last month that he would leave Bournemouth this summer, currently has the Cherries sitting sixth in the Premier League—a remarkable achievement that has caught the eye of Palace's hierarchy. According to multiple sources, the Spanish tactician is the club's preferred option, and preliminary talks suggest he is open to staying in England's top flight rather than returning to his homeland.

Palace have compiled an impressive shortlist of alternatives, including Coventry's Frank Lampard, Ipswich's Kieran McKenna, former Tottenham boss Thomas Frank, ex-Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche, Fulham's Marco Silva, and Lens' Pierre Sage. However, the south London club are making concrete moves to convince Iraola to lead them into next season.

The managerial merry-go-round could see Iraola linked with other high-profile vacancies, including Newcastle—though Eddie Howe appears safe at St James' Park—and Chelsea, who are searching for a replacement for the sacked Liam Rosenior. But Palace are confident they can attract a top-tier coach if their pursuit of Iraola falls through.

With the summer transfer window approaching, Selhurst Park officials are keen to have their new manager in place as soon as possible to oversee recruitment. The prospect of building a team around Iraola's dynamic, pressing style has Palace fans buzzing—and the club's hierarchy are pulling out all the stops to make it happen.