Rio Ave have finally got their man, after they confirmed the arrival of Leonardo Daniel Ulineia Buta from Udinese. The defender becomes the club's latest signing of the window, with all formalities now completed. The transfer ends speculation surrounding his future and marks a significant step in the club's push to strengthen key areas of the squad. Rio Ave faced no rival bids for the player, enabling them to negotiate directly and wrap up the deal efficiently. This season (25/26) Rio Ave have shipped 38 goals in 20 matches - 1.9 a game, which is well above the Primeira Liga average. Leonardo Daniel Ulineia Buta would be expected to come in and help tighten things up at the back. Udinese have also been linked with Branimir Mlacic, Yannick Eduardo and Goncalo Esteves while Rio Ave are reportedly monitoring Ennio Van Der Gouw and Ryan Guilherme da Silva. Want more transfer rumours like this? Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom for up-to-the-minute transfer news direct to your feed.