Tottenham Hotspur’s search for their next manager has already hit an early stumbling block, with one leading candidate distancing himself from the vacancy.
Tottenham Hotspur are now on the lookout for a new manager following the sacking of Thomas Frank, who spent just eight months in the dugout.
Spurs are sure to have a plethora of options as they weigh up whether to appoint a manager on an interim basis or sign one permanently.
The likes of Oliver Glasner, Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola remain managers with Premier League experience that Tottenham might want to consider after having them on their shortlist last year when they sought a replacement for Ange Postecoglou.
Tottenham managerial target Andoni Iraola stance revealed
GIVEMESPORT have now revealed that Andoni Iraola would rather stay at Bournemouth instead of jumping ship to Tottenham.
It is believed that the Cherries manager is highly sought-after and one of the frontrunners to be approached by Spurs following Frank’s dismissal.
Iraola’s contract is set to expire in the summer window, meaning he is expected to be a free agent, allowing Spurs to sign him without paying any extra fees to the South Coast club.
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However, it is explained that the Bournemouth manager is not keen on a move to Tottenham because of the systematic unravelling of the season under departed boss Thomas Frank.
Tottenham search continues after Iraola setback
While Iraola is not keen on a move to Tottenham, it is believed that he is eyeing up a move to a top club, with an opportunity to return home and manage Athletic Club in Bilbao, where he spent 12 years as a player, amassing more than 400 appearances.
Robbie Keane reacted to his own Tottenham links with just four words, while Oliver Glasner was far from impressed at being asked about the Spurs job.
Marco Silva is also mentioned in GIVEMESPORT’s report, but it was not revealed whether he has sights on a move to Tottenham.
However, just like Iraola, the Portuguese manager is set to be a free agent in the summer as his Fulham contract runs down, with no news of him looking to sign an extension.