Bournemouth have held talks with a man who once worked for them.
Should incoming owner Bill Foley decide not to give the job to interim boss Gary O'Neil, he'd be high on Bournemouth's list of potential replacements.
He was open to the idea of working on the new look project on the south coast because of the positive negotiations he had.
Sky Sports News understands that it is only a matter of time before the Premier League rubberstamps the £120 million takeover of the club.
The club's board of directors has been in Las Vegas this week to discuss the club's future.
ScottParker was sacked by Bournemouth in August after the 9-0 defeat at the hands of the Reds.
The Cherries went six games without a loss under O'Neil but have since lost four in a row.
The club is trying to find a new manager to keep them in the topflight.
After a 16-year absence, the English club returned to the top flight under the guidance of the 67-year-old Argentine.
In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports in February, while still in charge at Leeds, Bielsa talked about why he is not one of football's most influential coaches.
He said that he doesn't see any coach who really follows his method.
It has been said that many coaches follow my ideas, but that is not the case.
I give you an example of a man who said that he didn't follow my ideas. He is a good coach, but he doesn't follow my ideas.
Eduardo Berizzo is a very good coach, who I admire a lot, but he doesn't follow in my way of thinking.
One case that is close to home for you is Mauricio Pochettino. He stated that he doesn't follow my ideas. Those who are said to follow my ideas have said that's not the case.