Former Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch is among the favourites to take charge of AFC Bournemouth.

The Cherries have a vacancy in the dugout after parting ways with Gary O’Neil, who led the Cherries to top flight safety last season. In a statement confirming the decision, AFC Bournemouth said a replacement would be announced “imminently".

Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter has been installed as the early favourite to succeed O’Neil with Sky Bet at 7/4. Closely behind Potter in the odds list is Andoni Iraola at 7/4, who was linked with a move to Leeds earlier this year.

Following Iraola is Marsch at 6/1. The American has been out of work since being axed by the Whites but was reportedly close to becoming Southampton manager before the conclusion of the 2022/23 campaign.

Marsch has been out of work since being axed by Leeds. Image: Bruce Rollinson

Kjetil Knutsen is 12/1 to take over at the Vitality Stadium, as is former Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Nuno Espirito Santo. Outside contenders include Middlesbrough’s Michael Carrick at 20/1 and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry at 33/1.

Next AFC Bournemouth manager: Ex-Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch and Whites-linked Andoni Iraola among favourites