Marco Rose is reportedly the leading candidate for the Bournemouth manager position. The club has compiled a shortlist of three potential replacements for Andoni Iraola, which includes Kieran McKenna from Ipswich.
Bournemouth aims to appoint Iraola's successor promptly after confirming his departure at the end of his contract. Rose, who was dismissed by RB Leipzig in March 2025, is seen as a key figure due to his availability and experience. McKenna, meanwhile, is focused on securing promotion with Ipswich. Although Inigo Perez, Iraola's former assistant, is admired by Bournemouth, he is not currently on the shortlist.
The club seeks to finalize the appointment within the next two weeks to initiate planning for the upcoming season, potentially including European competition.