Former Everton boss Marco Silva is being linked with the Bournemouth job.

The Sun says Silva is the shock name on the list of targets to be Bournemouth's new boss.

The Portuguese coach is open to a return to English football after the Cherries made contact with his camp to find out about his availability.

Silva, 43, will be in the frame if caretaker-boss Jonathan Woodgate does not claim the post — and he could be turned to in coming weeks.

The former Watford, Hull and Everton manager was up for the Sao Paulo job in Brazil as he looks for a fresh challenge.

That role passed him by but Silva would relish the chance to return to England.