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The club has viewed Jardim as their ideal candidate, or "Plan A," despite previous speculations linking other coaches, such as Luiz Castro and Rafa Benitez, to the position. The ongoing negotiations hinge on Jardim's ability to terminate his current contract with a club in Saudi Arabia. As of the latest updates, the Saudi club's most recent match resulted in a 2-2 draw, leaving the door open for Jardim's eventual release.