The Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus has requested that the management of Al-Nassr sign a new striker to serve as a substitute for star Cristiano Ronaldo, to support him in leading the front line during the upcoming season.

The Al-Nassr management is keen to fulfill Jesus's request as soon as possible, having put several prominent strikers on the negotiation table in preparation for securing a strong attacking deal.

Frenchman Jean-Philippe Mateta, the Crystal Palace striker, is among the strong candidates, with a market value of 30 million euros, having scored and assisted in 38 matches last season.

Spanish striker Alvaro Morata, from Galatasaray, has also emerged as a notable name, having played 41 matches last season, scoring 13 goals and assisting 5, with a market value estimated at 11 million euros.

Serbian Dusan Vlahovic is considered one of the top options available, with a market value reaching 35 million euros, after scoring 17 goals and assisting 5 in 44 matches with Juventus.

Dutch player Zirkzee from Manchester United is another candidate, having scored 7 goals and assisted 3 in 49 matches last season.

Nigerian Victor Boniface, Bayer Leverkusen's top scorer, has caught attention with his strong performance, scoring 11 goals and assisting 2 in 27 matches, making him one of the most prominent candidates to join the global team.