The Bournemouth Daily Echo report, via Football Insider, that talks have broken down between the parties after the Cherries had offered the job to Bielsa.

The 67-year-old from Argentina has been out of work since being sacked by Leeds earlier this year, following a run of four-straight defeats which left the Whites hanging dangerously above the relegation zone.

Still largely revered at Elland Road after leading Leeds back to the Premier League after a 16-year absence, many United supporters expressed their surprise and upset about the prospect of Bielsa being in the opposition dugout.

Argentinian coach Marcelo Bielsa, pictured during his time in charge at Leeds United, had previously been in advanced talks to become Bournemouth's next manager. (Photo by JON SUPER/AFP via Getty Images)

Bournemouth have been on the lookout for a permanent manager since sacking Scott Parker earlier this season. The ex-England midfielder was dismissed by the Cherries after a 9-0 loss to Liverpool at the end of August.

Gary O’Neil, who has been in temporary charge at Bournemouth since Parker’s sacking, has oversaw three wins, four draws and four defeats from 11 Premier games in charge at the Vitality Stadium. He is now reportedly set to be offered the job on a permanent basis.

Bielsa managed 170 games at Leeds, winning 81, drawing 30 and losing 59 for a win ratio of 47.6 per cent at Elland Road.

Premier League: Bournemouth end their pursuit of former Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa - reports