According to Tuttomercato, Perugia is searching for a new striker and is considering 35-year-old Italian Cosimo Patierno as a potential option. As part of their search, Perugia is considering Patierno as an alternative and has initiated contact with Avellino to inquire about his situation. Patierno joined Avellino in July 2023, is under contract until 2028, and appears likely to leave the club. He has been linked with Monopoli for a long time, and Catania has also recently been linked with the centre-forward. His market value on Transfermarkt is €150k.