According to Tuttomercato, Sampdoria is actively negotiating a deal for Franco Carboni. Carboni is owned by Inter and is currently playing for Empoli, where he has made 16 appearances this season. Sampdoria is negotiating with both clubs and the player's entourage for a dry loan.

Sampdoria are considering acquiring Franco Carboni as the club seeks to reinforce its defense, a need made more urgent by a serious injury to Lorenzo Venuti. Carboni, who is owned by Inter, is currently receiving limited playing time during his loan at Empoli. The proposed plan involves an early return to Inter, followed by a new loan move. The defender is one of several players being monitored by Sampdoria.