A report from TuttoMercatoWeb.com indicates that Catania's primary target is Pineto attacker Giovanni Bruzzaniti, but the deal has reportedly been slowed by recent technical and economic setbacks. If this operation is not completed, the Etna club has prepared an alternative by targeting Luigi Cuppone, a 28-year-old Italian centre-forward from Audace Cerignola. The relationship between Catania and the Ofantini club is considered more than excellent, which could facilitate a quick resolution for Cuppone's transfer. Cuppone joined his current club in July 2024, has a contract that runs until June 2027, and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €400k. In the current Serie C season, he has scored 5 goals in 16 appearances.