Al-Nassr Club is continuing its diligent efforts to determine the new head coach, as negotiations have advanced to a stage where the pool of candidates has narrowed down to three prominent names in the European coaching world.

With the official exclusion of Italian coach Stefano Pioli after his move to Fiorentina, the Al-Nassr management has turned its attention to more serious and attractive alternatives, amidst high ambitions for the upcoming season.

Luciano Spalletti has become the frontrunner for the technical leadership of the global team, after Al-Nassr offered him a massive financial package extending over several years, with an annual salary ranging between 12 and 15 million euros.

In a new development, Portuguese coach Sergio Conceição has emerged as a strong candidate, especially after the end of his recent experience and his fondness for the Saudi atmosphere, which he experienced when he won the Italian Super Cup in Riyadh.

The third option is the Spanish coach Unai Emery, who has been impressive with Aston Villa, but his long contract with the English club complicates his chances of joining, despite Al-Nassr's admiration for his technical project.