Vicenza, which has had a long-standing interest in 30-year-old Italian forward Gabriele Moncini, now faces competition from Padova, creating a regional competition for the player. According to Trivenetogoal.it, Padova has made an initial inquiry for the player. Moncini is sought by many Serie B clubs, partly because he can be signed on a free transfer. Although he is under contract with Bari until 2027, a clause activated by the club's relegation to Serie C allows him to leave. The decision on his next team will be made by Moncini and his representatives after he is formally released from his contract. In the 2025/2026 Serie B season, Moncini scored 11 goals and made 2 assists in 37 appearances. He has a current market value of €500k, according to Transfermarkt, and has two caps for the Italy U21 team.