Ascoli is reportedly considering Davide Bettella, a central defender leaving Pescara following their relegation to Serie C, as a replacement for Manuel Alagna. The search for a new defender is a result of Alagna suffering a serious knee injury, a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, which has altered the plans of the club's sporting director, Patti. A report from TuttoAscoli stated that Bettella's extensive experience in the division could be beneficial for the team, which is led by Francesco Tomei.