Manager delays contract negotiations after Tottenham expresses interest in hiring him

A potential managerial target for Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly postponing discussions about a new contract with his current club. This comes amid speculation that he is high on the list of possible replacements for Spurs’ under-pressure head coach Ange Postecoglou.

While Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is said to be standing by Postecoglou for now, the club appears to be making contingency plans in case they decide to part ways with the Australian manager. Several names have emerged as potential candidates to succeed Postecoglou, including Brentford’s Thomas Frank, Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi, and former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzić.

However, one name that seems to be generating significant interest is Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola. The Spaniard has impressed in his role at the Vitality Stadium, guiding the Cherries to seventh place in the Premier League despite dealing with injury problems.

According to reports, Iraola has informed Bournemouth that he does not wish to open contract extension talks at this time. This development comes as Tottenham has expressed interest in him as a potential successor to Postecoglou.

Iraola’s reluctance to discuss a new deal is said to be causing some concern among Bournemouth officials, even though they remain confident he will eventually stay. The talented manager has also caught the attention of other top Premier League clubs, with Manchester City and Liverpool both reportedly considering him for their managerial positions in the past.

As Tottenham continues to monitor potential replacements for Postecoglou, Iraola’s situation at Bournemouth will likely be closely watched by the North London club’s hierarchy.