Chris Wilder will be among the leading candidates to take charge of Bournemouth when the American takeover of the club is finalised.
Sportsmail understands the current Middlesbrough boss is high on the list of those being considered by the prospective new owners, headed by NHL franchise supremo Bill Foley.
The £150million buyout could be completed by the end of next month.
The Cherries are managerless after Scott Parker was sacked just four games into the Premier League season and Gary O’Neil is expected to remain in interim charge for the time being.