Gianluca Gaetano, a 26-year-old Italian defensive midfielder, could leave Cagliari, which would allow the club to begin its incoming transfer market. In the 2025/2026 Serie A season, he made 33 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 4 assists. Atalanta and Juventus are among the clubs recently linked with the player, whose contract with Cagliari runs until June 30, 2029. Gaetano's current market value is €6.50 million, according to Transfermarkt. Reports from June 2026 stated that Cagliari values the player at approximately €20 million. This valuation is a significant increase from the €6 million fee the club paid to sign him from Napoli in July 2025.