Everton-linked managerial target Marcelo Bielsa was close to becoming Bournemouth boss this season but talks fell through because he was "too expensive".
It has been said that the former Leeds United manager was on the verge of taking over the Cherries until Gary O'Neil was made their permanent head coach in November.
Bielsa has emerged as a frontrunner to succeed Frank Lampard at Everton, according to reports, after the former Chelsea midfielder was sacked.
