One of the departments where Parma needs reinforcements is undoubtedly the defense. In particular, a new center back will most likely arrive in this market session. A crucial role for a newly promoted team aiming to save itself. The profile will have to be identified with great attention, to find a player suited to Mr. Pecchia’s needs who will enrich the squad. At the moment in that area of the pitch Parma has an expert player like Osorio and two promising young players, Balogh and Circati, coming from the youth sector. Then there is Lautaro Valenti, whose permanence at the moment appears anything but obvious. If necessary, Captain Delprato has also shown that he can play that role, but in Serie A he will most likely be able to express himself best as a full-back. This is why reinforcement will be necessary, but what could be the right identikit?
Everyone expects an experienced profile and above all ready to become the permanent owner. At the moment, however, it is difficult to imagine a Bruno Alves-style coup: without a doubt, a player of that caliber could help Balogh and Circati, but the company line is clear. Most likely we will focus on a ready player who already has experience in high-level leagues and perhaps some appearances in European or international football. A player with a “Colak-style” curriculum, so to speak. In terms of technical-tactical characteristics, Parma could be interested in a central defender with excellent athletic skills, quick and able to keep up with the great attackers of Serie A. Even better if he is able to lend a hand in the setting phase. We are not yet aware of any negotiations that have started, but some names have circulated this week.
One of the most talked about names is that of Rayyan Baniya, Turkish defender of Trabzonspor born in 1999, native of Bologna. Player in the prime of his career, on the launching pad after excellent seasons in Turkey, who makes his explosiveness and excessive physical power his strong point. According to what our editorial team has learned from sources close to Baniya, Parma knows and appreciates the player, but at the moment has never shown concrete interest. Another player approached in recent weeks is that of Adam Masina, a thirty-year-old defender with experience in Serie A with various shirts and also in England with Watford. However, his stay at Turin cannot be ruled out, where he has been making himself appreciated in recent weeks. Without forgetting some interesting young people, such as Oliver Provstgaard, which Sky compared to the ducal club. Defender born in ’03 for Vejle Boldklub, with excellent performances in the Danish championship he has attracted the interest of several teams, including Bologna. Between now and the next few weeks, many other names will be linked to the ducal club. The market has yet to come to life, Parma will evaluate other profiles and then decide who to invest in.
