Venezia has identified 33-year-old Italian international Stephan El Shaarawy as a target for the upcoming season. According to TrivenetoGoal, the club has made initial contact with the forward's representatives to evaluate the possibility of a transfer. El Shaarawy's contract with Roma is set to expire at the end of the season, and Genoa, Fiorentina, and Torino are also linked with a move for the player.