Martin Caceres is believed to be closing in on a move to AC Milan and Vincenzo Montella thinks he could be a useful addition.
Free agent Caceres, 29, has been without a club since his contract at Juventus expired last June and is set to be drafted in at San Siro to alleviate Montella's injury concerns at full-back.
With his options restricted, Montella would welcome the addition of experienced Uruguay international Caceres – a five-time Scudetto winner during his time in Turin.
"I don't know a lot about the negotiation with Caceres. He's fit and could be of great help," said Montella ahead of Sunday's meeting with Sampdoria.
"[Leonel] Vangioni is coming on gradually. He has offensive qualities. He hasn't played for a while, I'll have to think carefully. Another option would be Romagnoli at left-back."
"Bacca is one of the strongest and most important players we have. He's 30 and at that age it's unlikely he'll change the way he plays. We have do adapt to his qualities and make the most of them," said Montella.
"I expect a lot from the strikers. Suso and Deulofeu have to be more clinical. We are competitive and we have shown it.
"We signed two great players who will have to improve and finally blossom. Gerard gives his best in tight space, while Ocampos does better with more space available."
