Journalist provides update on Andoni Iraola and Tottenham amid three-man shortlist rumours

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Journalist Pete O’Rourke has provided an update on the future of Tottenham managerial target Andoni Iraola amid Bournemouth uncertainty.It has been widely reported that something extraordinary has to happen for Tottenham to consider appointing Igor Tudor permanently in the summer.However, the first two matches under the Croat have yielded distinctly ordinary performances from the Spurs side. Sunday 1st March Premier League FulhamFulham2|1TottenhamTottenham Sunday 22nd February Premier League TottenhamTottenham1|4ArsenalArsenalBefore Thomas Frank’s sacking, it was reported that Andoni Iraola is Tottenham’s top managerial target, but that may no longer be the case.Even as recently as last week, it was reported that Iraola had joined Pochettino and De Zerbi on Tottenham’s three-man shortlist.Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty ImagesAndoni Iraola is unlikely to become the next Tottenham bossJournalist Pete O’Rourke has now revealed that Bournemouth are now extremely hopeful that the Spanish coach, whose current deal runs out in the summer, will sign a new contract at the South Coast.He also claimed that Iraola may no longer be Tottenham’s top managerial target for the summer.When asked about the 43-year-old’s future, O’Rourke told Football Insider: “I think there’s growing optimism from Bournemouth that they can persuade Iraola to stay at the club. Obviously, he is out of contract at the end of the season, and there will be a number of clubs that are looking at his situation, not just in the Premier League but also overseas, especially in his native Spain.“I’m sure they’ll be doing everything they can to keep hold of him. He was linked with the Tottenham job as well, but it doesn’t seem like he’s among the frontrunners for that role right now. If there’s no other possibilities for him, I’m sure that Iraola will be happy to stay at Bournemouth and continue the great work that he’s done over the last couple of seasons.”Who are the leading contenders to get the Spurs job?A number of sources have said that Mauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi are the two candidates at the top of Tottenham’s wishlist.Pochettino’s contract with the United States ends after the World Cup, but reports suggest Spurs may face competition from Real Madrid for the Argentine coach.While Roberto De Zerbi is thought to be keen on a return to the Premier League, there have been claims that the former Brighton boss is favouring the Man United job more than the Tottenham one.READ MORE: Tottenham legend Robbie Keane could end up at another London club this summerThe post Journalist provides update on Andoni Iraola and Tottenham amid three-man shortlist rumours appeared first on Spurs Web.