Exclusive: Iraola ‘to take Bournemouth star to Tottenham’ if he’s hired
Andoni Iraola is one of several options for Daniel Levy should the Tottenham chairman decide to sack Ange Postecoglou.
As it currently stands, Postecoglou is thought to be 99 per cent likely to be sacked by Levy.
Mauricio Pochettino has been pictured with Levy and could be approached for the Tottenham job if Postecoglou is sacked.
Meanwhile, Marco Silva and Thomas Frank are both options. However, Iraola’s appointment could bring with it an added bonus, which might just sway Levy.
Iraola ‘to bring Bournemouth forward to Tottenham’
Should Postecoglou be sacked, Iraola is the preferred option at Tottenham [The Athletic].
Spurs are reportedly prepared to pay the £10million that it will cost to get Iraola out of his Bournemouth contract.
In addition, Tottenham are a “strong candidate” to seal the signing of Justin Kluivert, who has been in fine form for the Cherries under Iraola this season [CaughtOffside].
| Bournemouth 2024/25 | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Justin Kluivert | 32 | 13 | 7 |
And ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes appointing Iraola could make a deal for Kluivert much more straightforward for Tottenham.
“If Iraola goes to Spurs, he could bring Kluivert with him,” King said.
“I think that is just common sense. However, if the manager is going, how many players are Bournemouth going to allow him to take. It is all hearsay at the moment.
“Until we know exactly what is happening with Postecoglou, we can talk all day. However, until a decision is made on Postecoglou, watch this space.”
Kluivert would be an exciting addition for Tottenham
It goes without saying that Spurs will need additions to their squad next season, particularly in wide areas.
Despite his impressive goal tally, Brennan Johnson hasn’t exactly wowed during the current campaign, while Timo Werner has been incredibly disappointing and is set to leave Tottenham.
Meanwhile, Son Heung-min is coming toward the end of his career, and Dejan Kulusevski has proven he might be better suited in midfield. Therefore, adding an exciting winger like Kluivert could be exactly what Tottenham need, and the club should look to get it done regardless of whether they appoint Iraola.