Torino's new sporting director, Gianluca Petrachi, is seeking to reinforce the squad during the winter transfer window, with a defender being a priority at the request of manager Marco Baroni. Petrachi has reportedly initiated efforts to sign 21-year-old Italian central defender Luca Marianucci from Napoli. Marianucci has not received much playing time under Antonio Conte, making only one Serie A appearance this season, and could depart in the winter after having just arrived in the summer. Napoli signed the player from Empoli in July 2025 for a confirmed fee of €9 million. Although many clubs are interested in the player, including Cremonese, Torino is considered to be in a good position to complete the signing. The Italy U21 international (4 caps, 1 goal) is under contract until 2030 and has a current market value of €7.50m, according to Transfermarkt.