According to Corriere Romagna, Ascoli is now ahead of two Serie B clubs, Pescara and Reggiana, in the efforts to sign central defender Tomas Lepri. The player, born in 2003, is seeking a new club after being officially released by Rimini following the club's exclusion from Serie C, and is expected to resume his career in the third tier. Ascoli is reportedly close to finalizing an agreement for Lepri, with a proposed contract lasting until 2028. The club is seen as an ideal option for the player because of its technical project and ambitions. Whether Ascoli will complete the signing or if other teams will present a counter-offer will be determined in the coming days.