Sampdoria are very active on the transfer market, after reaching an agreement for Adrien Silva they are now looking for a reinforcement for their defense. Should they be able to move Colley to Fulham, the blucerchiati would like to replace him with Fazio, a defender Ranieri is familiar with after coaching him at Roma and is requesting to improve his backline,
Fazio has two years left on his deal at Roma and is asking for a third season to be added to join Sampdoria, his style of play is seen as ideal for Sampdoria's defense.