Bournemouth are set to rival Crystal Palace in the race to appoint former Tottenham manager Thomas Frank in the summer, according to Sports Boom.
The Cherries are likely to be in the market for a new manager at the end of the season, with Andoni Iraola out of contract.
It’s yet to be confirmed whether Iraola will sign a new deal at the Vitality Stadium, and he’s been reluctant to confirm his plans for the future in recent weeks.
“I’ve said it a lot of times I’m very happy here. I have a great relationship with the club and it’s true that we will have to take a decision according to this but it’s a situation I have had most of my years as manager.”
Bournemouth Eye Former Tottenham Man
According to a report from Sports Boom, Bournemouth are eyeing former Tottenham manager Frank as a replacement for Iraola, but they are expected to face competition from Crystal Palace.
The Cherries are preparing for life without Iraola, with his contract expiring in the summer, and Frank is seen as a project manager to keep them heading in the right direction.
Frank was sacked by Tottenham earlier in the season, but he’s unlikely to be judged too strongly on that, considering the current mess of the club at the moment.
His tenure at Spurs isn’t likely to be his final job in the Premier League, with the Danish manager still a highly-rated manager, thanks to the phenomenal job he did with Brentford.
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Palace or Bournemouth for Frank
Frank could be well-suited to either Palace or Bournemouth, considering he’s used to being at a structured, well-run club like Brentford.
The Danish manager thrived with the Bees, predominantly due to strong recruitment and a structure that helped him to succeed.
Bournemouth have recruited incredibly well in recent years, allowing them to remain at a similar level despite losing many of their key stars.
Crystal Palace are similar, with the likes of Marc Guehi, Eberechi Eze, and Michael Olise among those to be signed and sold for significant profits, while the Eagles are still competing in European competition.
Where Should Frank Go?
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT whether Frank would suit Bournemouth or Crystal Palace.
Thomas Frank suits Crystal Palace more due to his structured, transition-focused style and comfort with organised mid-block defending.
Palace’s athletic wingers and direct attackers fit Frank’s vertical approach and emphasis on quick territorial gains.
His pragmatic game management and set-piece focus align with Palace’s need for competitive consistency.
AFC Bournemouth prefer possession-heavy, positional football, requiring stylistic compromise under Frank.
Bournemouth fit is viable, but Palace offers stronger tactical alignment and smoother implementation.