According to Tuttomercato, Empoli is interested in bringing back 31-year-old Italian midfielder Filippo Bandinelli as part of their midfield reinforcement plans. The club is searching for an experienced midfielder for the upcoming season and is considering a return for Filippo Bandinelli, who made over 100 appearances for the club between 2019 and 2023. The player recently completed a season with Spezia that ended in the team's relegation to Serie C. While Bandinelli is under contract with Spezia until June 2027, he could be available for a transfer fee of approximately 400 thousand euros.