The swap deal involving Antonio Candela and Salim Diakitè has failed. Candela was supposed to move to Sicily while Diakitè would go to Veneto.

Candela is in the process of leaving Venezia. Despite being in the process of leaving, Candela was in the starting lineup today. The club is actively working on the transfer market to address their defensive needs.

Basilea has shown interest in Antonio Candela from Venezia. He is not part of the plans of Venezia's coach Di Francesco.