Marco Rose is considered the leading candidate to take over the Bournemouth job. The club has compiled a shortlist of three potential successors to Andoni Iraola, which also includes Ipswich's Kieran McKenna.
Bournemouth aims to appoint Iraola's replacement promptly, following the confirmation of his departure at the end of his contract. Rose, who was dismissed by RB Leipzig in March 2025, is the key figure to watch.
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 week or two to commence planning for the upcoming season, which may include European competition.