Cagliari is considering 29-year-old Italian defender Davide Calabria to reinforce their right flank for the upcoming season. Contacts have been initiated with Panathinaikos, which owns the defender's registration. During these talks, the name of Cagliari player Gabriele Zappa has also been discussed. Zappa is reportedly appreciated by the Greek club and could be included in the operation as a potential makeweight. Calabria, a seven-time capped Italy international, joined Panathinaikos in August 2025 and has a contract that runs until June 2028. His market value is €4.50m, according to Transfermarkt. He has also been linked with other Italian clubs, including Sassuolo, Fiorentina, Lazio, and Napoli.