According to Tuttosport, Avellino has targeted forward Gabriele Artistico. The outlet reports that it is highly probable Lazio will transfer him during this transfer window, while the terms for the move have not yet been decided.

According to Tuttomercato, Avellino's interest in acquiring Gabriele Artistico has decreased. Lazio has set the price for his transfer at 4 million euros, which is considered too high.

Gabriele Artistico has been identified as a possible reinforcement for Alessandro Nesta's Avellino attack. After returning to Lazio from a spell at Spezia, Artistico does not appear to be in Lazio's plans for the upcoming season and might leave. Lazio's intention is to sell him only on a permanent basis. Irpinia TV reports that the club has set a price of four million euros for Artistico's transfer. It is stated that almost no club in Serie B, including Avellino, would be willing to invest that amount for the striker. The only way for a deal with Avellino to become possible again would be if Lazio considers a loan, possibly with a purchase option, or lowers its financial demands.

Avellino is assembling a squad for new coach Alessandro Nesta and seeks to strengthen its attack. According to Corriere dello Sport, the club intends to try to sign Gabriele Artistico. The 23-year-old Italian centre-forward scored 13 goals in 31 games with Spezia. An initial offer was made for a loan with an option to buy, but Lazio, the club that holds his registration, is only willing to sell him permanently. Artistico's contract with Lazio is valid until June 30, 2028, and his current market value on Transfermarkt is €2.00m. Modena and Venezia have also been associated with an interest in the player.