Tuttomercato reports that Catanzaro has targeted 21-year-old Italian midfielder Jacopo Sardo, who is on the books at Milan, as part of the club's youth-focused transfer strategy. The player, born in 2005, spent the last season divided between Monza in Serie B, where he was not used by coach Paolo Bianco, and Milan Futuro in Serie D, where he made 16 appearances and scored four goals. The Calabrian club has also shown interest in another young Milan player, Mattia Cappelletti. Sardo joined Milan Futuro in January 2026 and has 8 caps for the Italy U20 national team. His contract with Milan runs until June 30, 2029. His current market value is €400k, according to Transfermarkt.