According to a report from RadioBari, Bari's management has made initial contact with Parma for Rachid Kouda. Kouda is a 23-year-old Italian midfielder. The operation is considered difficult because the player is currently on loan at Spezia. The Ligurian club does not seem willing to let Kouda leave, as they are in a relegation battle, a situation similar to Bari's. Kouda, who has one cap for the Italy U21 team, has made 14 appearances in Serie B this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €2.50m.