Bournemouth are to announce Gary O'Neil as permanent manager.

O'Neil stepped into the role after Scott Parker's shock dismissal early in the season and has helped steady the ship at the Vitality Stadium.

The Cherries were 17th and had just taken a 9-0 hammering when the former Portsmouth midfielder took over, but have since lost just four out of 11 games in the league and risen to within striking distance of the top half.

O'Neil will be rewarded for his fantastic work by being handed the job on a permanent basis, says the Daily Mail.

New Bournemouth owner Bill Foley had considered a move for former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa before deciding to stick with his caretaker manager.