According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Udinese is also tracking Brazilian central defender David Ricardo, who is valued at 2.5 million euros and under contract with Ceará until December 2025. Additionally, Hellas Verona is seeking to reinforce their defense in the January transfer market and has also set their sights on David Ricardo, born in 2002. Verona views him as a key target, although they are also considering Finnish defender Ville Koski from Istra as an alternative option.