Scott Parker’s future at Fulham is under major doubt as Bournemouth prepare to launch a move to appoint the former England midfielder as their new manager.
Sportsmail understands there is growing expectation at Craven Cottage that Parker will leave the club in the coming days.
That would pave the way for Bournemouth to make their move to appoint Parker, who is there No 1 managerial target.
The situation is expected to accelerate in the next few days.
Sources claim a deal for Parker to join the Cherries would be a formality, though the club are waiting on his exit from Fulham before formalising their interest.