Crystal Palace awaits Andoni Iraola's decision after making him a proposal to replace Oliver Glasner. The club wants an answer by the weekend with assurances about recruitment influence. Iraola's impressive work at Bournemouth, particularly their Europa League qualification, makes him an ambitious target for Palace as they aim to maintain their elevated level following their recent triumph.

If Iraola declines, Palace will turn to plan B with Frank Lampard among alternatives. Other candidates include Kieran McKenna, Pierre Sage, Sean Dyche, and Thomas Frank. Lampard's contract with Coventry presents a potential stumbling block, though he's aware of Palace's interest and may be open to joining the Premier League club for next season.

Player retention emerges as a key challenge for Palace this summer. Adam Wharton's man of the match performance against Rayo Vallecano has drawn interest from Liverpool and Manchester United, though his contract runs for three more years. Dean Henderson, Jaydee Canvot, and Jean-Phillippe Mateta also have futures to resolve, with the latter's anticipated departure already addressed through the £48million signing of Jorgen Strand Larsen.