Tottenham have already made contact with potential Ange Postecoglou replacement

Tottenham Hotspur have held talks with the agent of Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola regarding a move to N17, but the Cherries have now come up with a plan to keep their head coach off Spurs’ clutches.

Reports indicate that Ange Postecoglou is not in any immediate danger of being sacked, with Tottenham expected to make a decision on the Australian’s future only after their end-of-season review.

However, various outlets have continued to maintain that Iraola is at the top of Spurs’ wishlist if they do decide to make a managerial change in the summer.

A fresh update has now suggested that Bournemouth are aware of Spurs’ interest in the Spaniard and have now come up with a plan to keep him at the Vitality Stadium.

Bournemouth set to take steps to tie down Iraola

GiveMeSport have now claimed that while Postecoglou is being backed by the Tottenham hierarchy, there is also succession planning taking place ahead of their end-of-season review.

The report alleges that the North London club have already made contact with Iraola’s agents about a potential switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the summer.

The Cherries are aware of this, and they are planning to hold discussions with their head coach over a fresh contract in an effort to keep him off Spurs’ clutches.

The South Coast club’s chairman, Bill Foley, is expected to lead the discussions and will make it clear to Iraola how highly he is valued and will offer the former Rayo Vallecano boss a pay rise.

The outlet adds that Bournemouth will ‘fight to keep’ the 42-year-old if Tottenham do push ahead with a move at the end of the season.

How will Tottenham’s interest in Andoni Iraola develop

GiveMeSport make it clear that for the moment, Spurs are still very supportive of Postecolgou and remain optimistic that the Australian will be able to turn around the fortunes of the team.

However, should they decide to go in an alternative direction, the Cherries boss will be high in their thinking.

The publication explains that there is a meeting scheduled between the Bournemouth top brass and Iraola next week about his future, which could potentially have an impact on the Spanish coach’s ultimate decision.

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