Andoni Iraola exit: Three stars departing Bournemouth boss could poach amid Newcastle links
Andoni Iraola has decided to part ways with Bournemouth after three years, and Newcastle United could look to benefit.
The 43-year-old is a highly-regarded manager in the footballing world, already being linked with the likes of Man United and Newcastle, while a reunion with Athletic Club also appears to be on the cards.
Under his guidance, the Cherries have made a huge dent in the Premier League, even recently, when beating Arsenal, made all the more impressive by several outgoing stars last summer.
Having already lost the likes of Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, and most recently, Antoine Semenyo last summer, Newcastle’s transfer plans could centre around the departing manager.
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Newcastle are heavily linked with Marcos Senesi, and like those who came before him, Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi, the Argentine could be next to leave the south coast this summer.
The 28-year-old has made an incredible impact since arriving from Feyenoord in 2022, and given that he cost around £12million, the Cherries could be about to make a sizeable profit on his sale.
Alex Scott
Since breaking through at the Vitality Stadium, Alex Scott has become an extremely sought-after Premier League midfielder and is now adding goals and assists to his game for the Cherries.
Man United have already sounded out a move for the 22-year-old, and while the Red Devils appear unlikely to go for him, it is only a matter of time before the England international seals a deal.
The Magpies could jump to the front of the queue for one of the league’s up-and-coming midfielders.
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In what is just his first season in the Premier League, the 19-year-old already has 10 goals in 29 games, impressing most other teams in the division and catching a lot of attention ahead of the summer.
If Iraola is to replace Eddie Howe this summer, Kroupi should be one of the players he attempts to lure over to St James’ Park, especially given the team’s issues in the forward line this season.
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