According to Bola, Lampre Merida would like to sign Ryder Hesjedal (Cannonade Garmin). The Canadian rider will be free at the end of this season. The forme Giro d'Italia winner hopes to shine again on three-week races and for that, he wants to rebound by changing team.

Two other guys are very near to the Italian team: sprinter Andrea Guardini (Astana Pro Team) and climber Stefano Pirazzi (Bardiani CSF). To facilitate their arrival, some riders will not extend their contract with Lampre. Mario Costa is the victim like his compatriot Nelson Oliveira. But for him there is an interest of two WorldTour teams.