Empoli have reportedly identified Spezia's 26-year-old Italian centre-back Marco Ruggero, who joined the Ligurian club in January, as a target following the team's relegation to Serie C. Ruggero is under contract until 2028, with an option to renew. According to a report from Spezia1906.com, the player is of interest to Guido Pagliuca's side. However, no negotiations have been initiated at this time, as Empoli's priority is first to reduce their squad size, meaning any potential talks could take place later in the transfer window. Spezia's intention is to remove players from their roster with contracts beyond their budget, which is consistent with the players' desire to continue playing in Serie B. The relationship between the two clubs is considered good, as they have completed several deals in the past. His current Transfermarkt market value is €900k.