Tottenham Hotspur will seek to hire Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola this summer if they opt to part ways with Ange Postecoglou, a new report states.
Postecoglou's second season has been a bitter disappointment for all involved, with injuries tearing through the squad and underwhelming performances on the pitch seeing Spurs tumble down to 14th in the Premier League table.
There have long been questions about Postecoglou's future with Spurs, who have been exploring possible replacements ahead of a summer which could see them forced to part ways with the Australian.
Former boss Mauricio Pochettino has publicly admitted his interest in returning to the club, but The Athletic report that chairman Daniel Levy will resist the urge to pursue a reunion in favour of chasing Iraola.
Iraola has dazzled since his move to Bournemouth in 2023, but he is approaching the final year of his contract, which includes a release clause of �10m. Such a sum is unlikely to cause any problems for Spurs.
Fulham's Marco Silva and Brentford's Thomas Frank are seen as alternative targets but, crucially, no decision has been made on Postecoglou's future as it stands.
While their Premier League campaign is all about saving face at this point, Spurs remain in the Europa League and know lifting that trophy would seal an unlikely spot in next season's Champions League. Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt await in the quarter-final next month.
Like Iraola, Postecoglou's contract has one full year left to run. Spurs also have the option to extend his deal by a further 12 months.
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