According to TuttoMercatoWeb.com, Joseph Ekuban will leave Latina and will sign a contract with Renate until June 2027, based on a broad agreement between the parties. Latina has decided to let the player leave. Renate's intention is to have Ekuban available for the match on Monday against Alcione Milano and to complete the deal without waiting for the last day of the transfer window on February 2.

Renate is seeking an experienced second striker, a need made more urgent following the recent departure of Aristidi Kolaj. Joseph Ekuban, a 26-year-old from Latina, is the primary target for the Lombard club. However, the situation is on hold because Latina is unwilling to strengthen a direct rival in the Coppa Italia Serie C. The two teams are scheduled to face each other on January 28 in the second leg of the competition's semifinals, after the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw. Securing a place in the final is a historic goal for both clubs. While the winter transfer market closes on February 2, it is possible that Renate may also be pursuing other options. According to Transfermarkt, the Ghanaian-Italian forward has a current market value of €50k. In the current Serie C season, Ekuban has scored one goal in 17 appearances.