Man United plotting Bournemouth raid after Andoni Iraola statement issued
Andoni Iraola’s impending Bournemouth exit at the end of this season could lead to several of their players also seeking an exit during the summer transfer window
Andoni Iraola leaving Bournemouth could impact the futures of several players at the south coast club(Image: AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Eli Junior Kroupi and Marcos Senesi ahead of the summer transfer window.
Senesi, 28, is due to become a free agent when his contract expires at the end of this season and is said to be leaving the south coast club rather than agreeing to any new deal. The Argentina defender has made over 100 Premier League appearances across four seasons.
Kroupi, 19, has scored 10 goals during his debut season in the league despite still being a teenager until this summer. Two of those have come in Bournemouth’s pair of score draws against United this season.
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The Daily Mail reports that both players are on their radar. Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are also said to be interested in Senesi, with the Blues and Liverpool noted as being keen on his teammate.
Their current head coach, Andoni Iraola, is also linked with moving to United next season. The Spaniard inherited his leader at the back, but Junior Kroupi came in last summer with him at the helm.
Iraola’s next job could determine where Senesi ends up for free. However, it could also impact any departure for the forward, especially if it is Chelsea, Liverpool or even United.
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Kroupi recently spoke about having dreams of playing for the world’s biggest clubs. He told Téléfoot: “I had dreams of winning the Ballon d’Or, of playing for the biggest clubs in the world, but they aren’t really dreams anymore, rather objectives because I know that I can make them a reality.
“I’m now working to get to where I want to be.” However, the teenager did clarify that performing for Bournemouth is his priority.
“The most important thing is to perform as I need to here, and after that, we’ll see what happens.” Those quotes, though, were before confirmation came of Iraola’s impending exit.
Bournemouth shared a statement on Iraola’s behalf on Tuesday announcing his departure. The coach said: “It has been an honour to manage AFC Bournemouth, and I am proud of what we have achieved together.
“I’m thankful to the players and staff that I’ve worked with, as well as Bill [Foley], who have all made my time here so special. As for the fans, you have continued to show your fantastic support to myself and the team, and for that I will always be grateful.
“I feel this is the right moment for me to step away, but I will always carry fantastic memories of this club.