Arezzo is looking to strengthen its defense and the club's management has initiated and significantly advanced contacts to sign Julián Illanes, a 29-year-old Argentine-Italian central defender. Illanes is currently under contract with Carrarese until June 2027. Arezzo is reportedly accelerating the process to get ahead of other competition. Talks between the two clubs and the player's entourage are proceeding quickly, and the deal is now at a decisive stage with optimism that an agreement can be finalized in a short time. The defender joined Carrarese in July 2024 and made 32 appearances in Serie B during the 2025/2026 season, scoring 2 goals. His current market value is €1.00m, according to Transfermarkt.