
Eckert walks out of press conference after 'spygate' questions
Southampton's Tonda Eckert walks out of press conference after 'spygate' questions
Chelsea faces competition for top target Andoni Iraola as they prepare to accelerate their plans for a new manager amid ongoing preparations for their match against Liverpool.
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âOfficial bidâ for top Chelsea target reported, Blues may have to accelerate plans
Chelsea look to have serious competition to sign Andoni Iraola, and itâs coming from lesser teams than you might imagine.
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Chelsea are getting ready to head out and play Liverpool at Anfield right now, but behind the scenes thereâs serious work going on as the club search for a new manager.
Andoni Iraola, who is about to leave Bournemouth, has been favourite to take over at Stamford Bridge ever since Liam Rosenior was sacked. But itâs looking more and more complicated.
The Spanish media reported last week that Crystal Palace were going to go in hard for him, and thatâs now spreading to other sources
Italian insider Nicolo Schira is reporting that Palace have made an âofficial bidâ to sign Iraola, clearly hoping to show how much they want him compared to teams like Chelsea who want to explore their options.
A move from Bournemouth to Palace would be a bit of a sideways move for Iraola â especially given some of the top clubs heâs been linked with.
But if they make a convincing offer before anyone else gets in gear, theyâve certainly got a chance.
Andoni Iraola is a managerial candidate being considered by Chelsea as they search for a new manager.
Chelsea is reportedly facing competition from unexpected teams for the signing of Andoni Iraola.
Chelsea may need to accelerate their plans due to the serious competition for their top managerial target, Andoni Iraola.

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There are two youngsters on the bench for todayâs game, and weâd love to see them get some minutes later on.
Chelsea are shifting formation in todayâs game, but to us thatâs more to do with the players available than any tactical reason.
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