Cagliari is showing interest in acquiring 28-year-old Portuguese defender Ze Pedro from Porto to enhance their defense. Ze Pedro has experience playing as both a central defender and right-back, with a preference for the central defender role. He is contracted with Porto until June 30, 2027. TMW has confirmed this interest, noting that Cagliari is considering him as an option. The club is in search of a right-footed central defender. Cagliari's president, Tommaso Giulini, emphasized the necessity for such a player while ruling out the acquisition of Facundo Gonzalez. According to Transfermarkt, Ze Pedro has a market value of €4.00m. Additionally, Real Oviedo and Olympiakos Piraeus have been associated with the defender.