Middlesbrough boss Wilder is a leading candidate for the vacant Bournemouth job

Published on: 27 September 2022

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.

However, former Sheffield United boss Wilder - who took the Blades from League One to ninth in the Premier League - is thought to be admired by the Americans.

The 55-year-old was appointed by Boro last November but his side are currently third from bottom in the Championship.

While the combination of owner Steve Gibson and Wilder had looked the perfect match after an excellent start, there was tension behind the scenes this summer with differences over opinion regarding recruitment.

Wilder was also linked with Burnley in April.

Were Bournemouth to make an approach down the line, it is unlikely to be met with resistance.

Source: m.allfootballapp.com

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