Parma are thinking big in terms of their next coach.

While Roberto Donadoni remains in charge, Gazzetta di Parma says talks amongst the new board are focusing on changing the coach at the end of the season - if not sooner.

Davide Ballardini was spotted at Parma's 2-0 home defeat to Sampdoria yesterday, however the board are thinking of bigger names.

Former AS Roma and Zenit St Petersburg coach Luciano Spalletti and ex-Juventus boss Gigi del Neri are both under consideration.

Significantly, Spalletti and Del Neri are currently free agents.