Former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has spoken to Bournemouth about their vacant manager's job.
Bielsa, 67, has emerged as a viable candidate to take over on a permanent basis from Scott Parker, who was sacked after just four matches this season.
Gary O'Neil has been doing the job on an interim basis since August.
After a six-game unbeaten run, the Cherries have lost their past four top-flight games and are now just a point and a place above the relegation zone.
O'Neil could still get the job but Bielsa would be a glamour choice for a club about to enter into a new era when Bill Foley's takeover goes through.