Tuttomercato reports that Reggiana is searching for new defensive players due to Giangiacomo Magnani's expected return to Palermo at the end of his loan. Francesco Vicari, a 31-year-old Italian Centre-Back from Bari who has made ten appearances in the league and Coppa Italia during the first part of the season, is on the list of sporting director Domenico Fracchiolla. Vicari is not the only player being considered for the defense, as Alessandro Pio Riccio of Sampdoria is also a target. Vicari has one cap for the Italy U21 team and a contract with Bari until June 2027. His current market value is €500k, according to Transfermarkt. Other clubs linked with the defender include Mantova and Salernitana.