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One of Tottenham’s top reported targets to replace Thomas Frank has now opened up on his own future in the Premier League.
Reports indicate that Tottenham are seriously considering making a managerial change after the club’s 2-1 loss to West Ham.
The Spurs supporters have sent a clear message that they want to see the back of Thomas Frank, with the Dane’s future at N17 now up in the air.
One of the managers that Tottenham Hotspur are expected to turn to as Frank’s replacement has now reacted to the speculation over his own future.
Andoni Iraola reacts to speculation linking him to the Tottenham job
It has been reported that Andoni Iraola is one of the names at the top of Spurs’ wishlist to replace Frank.
In fact, the Bournemouth boss was also in contention to replace Ange Postecoglou in the summer before the Lilywhites eventually opted for Frank.
The Spaniard has now insisted that he remains committed to the Cherries for now, but refused to confirm if he will still be at the South Coast club next season.
When asked about being linked to the Tottenham and Man United jobs, Iraola told Marca (as relayed by Sport Witness): “I’m very happy at Bournemouth, I’ve always said that. For managers, the contract isn’t that important. I believe that trust should be renewed every year. If you’re happy with me and I’m happy with you, why not stay for another year?
“I wouldn’t want to stay somewhere simply because I have a signed contract. Once we achieve our objective, we’ll meet and see how to approach the next season and whether or not to continue. That’s what I’m thinking about, but staying here is a good option.”
Iraola makes an admission about his attacking style of play
According to reports, Iraola’s offensive style of play makes him a particularly attractive candidate for Spurs.
The 43-year-old explained that he finds it easy to get a buy-in from the players when they see that the approach produces lots of goals.
When asked about his attacking philosophy, Iraola said: “It’s not just about how you want to play. You depend on the opponent, and usually, the teams that consider themselves better accept the challenge of more open matches, and we don’t mind that.
“They (the players) have to get used to living like this every day. Training and playing like this to get into the rhythm. All our teams have welcomed it because, at the end of the day, we produce good results offensively. We score goals, we create chances… and when players see that there’s a reward for that work, they usually buy into it.”
When asked about his style being dubbed ‘rock & roll football’, the Cherries boss said: “Here they also call it organised chaos. I understand what they mean, and in some ways, I see myself reflected in it. I always say that I’d like my teams to be good, but if they’re also entertaining, all the better.”
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