'Iraola will be asking whether he has taken Bournemouth as far as he can'
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Having lost Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City, the focus for Bournemouth is now set to turn to manager Andoni Iraola.
The players' revolving door at the Vitality Stadium has spun a little too frequently for Iraola's liking of late.
But it is the manager's own future that will likely emerge as a dominant narrative as the Cherries head towards the final months of the season.
BBC Radio Solent's Jordan Clark has said Iraola would be "assessing all the options", but fans were hoping that he would at least sign a short-term contract later in the season.
However, there are varying degrees of interest from a number of clubs in Iraola heading into the summer.
Stability, coupled with a directive to build a team in his mould, are said to be far more important factors for Iraola than prestige.
It is likely that Iraola and his advisers are keeping their ears to the ground for what vacancies could be on the horizon.
Of course, the managerial market is gearing up to be extremely competitive heading into next season.
For instance, sources claim Crystal Palace are among those keeping abreast of Iraola's situation heading into next season as they look to find Oliver Glasner's successor.
Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Ruben Amorim to name just three are currently out of work and available.
Glasner has confirmed he is leaving Palace at the end of the season. Thomas Frank, given his plight at Tottenham, could be available.
Then there are international managers Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Carlo Ancelotti and Julian Nagelsmann, who could also be out of work after the World Cup.
Indeed, the availability of so many top managers could benefit any plans Bournemouth have of trying to extend Iraola's contract into another season.
But you would imagine Iraola will be asking himself whether he has taken Bournemouth as far as he can before making a decision on his future at the Vitality.
