There have been some rumblings surrounding a potential interest from Andoni Iraola and the job at Everton.
It must be made clear from the start that there has been no suggestion Everton are looking to replace David Moyes this summer.
However, there are a number of Everton supporters keen on the notion of pouncing on Andoni Iraola whilst he is available and looking for his next job.
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Iraola has yet to decide on his next club, but he is someone who Angus Kinnear has already made his feelings known on.
Everton chief Angus Kinnear wanted Andoni Iraola at Leeds United
Kinnear joined Everton last summer from Leeds United, where he had previously attempted to appoint Iraola.
Speaking on The Square Ball podcast, the current Everton chief shed some light on his dealings with the Spaniard.
“Iraola and [Arne] Slot told us they were prepared to come to Leeds, and would be made available,” said Kinnear.
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“When the process started, it happened quickly, Iraola decided he wasn’t prepared to come anymore, even though he had an exit clause and Slot misjudged the vehemence of his club to keep him.
“Those conversations were good and warm, we thought both of those would be candidates, and so Javi [Gracia] was definitely further down the list.”
Ironically, Bournemouth did consider former Everton boss Frank Lampard as Iraola’s potential replacement before confirming Marco Rose.
Iraola joined the Cherries from Rayo Vallecano, with a number of promising young managers emerging from the Basque Country recently.
Despite reportedly being in talks over a possible move to Crystal Palace, other potential landing spots remain on the table as Iraola is seemingly taking some time to assess his options.
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