Palermo have shown interest in Gabriele Guarino, Empoli's 22-year-old Italian Centre-Back. According to a report from PianetaEmpoli, Torino, Bologna, and Cagliari have also expressed interest in the player. Empoli would reportedly like to keep some of their key players. Guarino has four caps for the Italy U21 team, made 35 appearances in Serie B during the 2025/2026 season, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists. His contract with Empoli expires on June 30, 2026, and his current Transfermarkt market value is €3.50m.