According to Tuttomercato, several clubs, including Spezia, are monitoring the situation of Sampdoria's 21-year-old Italian midfielder, Francesco Conti, during his contract renewal negotiations. Empoli, Cesena, Padova, and a couple of other Serie A clubs have also shown interest in his development, although no team made a concrete attempt to sign him in January. A departure is not being considered by either the player's entourage or the club's management, and both are confident an agreement will be reached. Conti has expressed a desire to stay. Following a recent positive meeting, a draft agreement is reportedly in place and is awaiting final approval from the ownership. This season in Serie B, Conti has made 12 appearances and scored 1 goal. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €600k.