Tuttomercato reported that Palermo was interested in acquiring Mattia Bani following his impressive season at Genoa. At 31 years old, Bani had become a top target for Palermo after his successful stint at Genoa. The club considered him as a potential partner for Diakité in the right-sided centre-back position. After officially signing Tommaso Augello, Palermo shifted its focus to strengthening its defense, with Bani at the top of their list as a key addition to bolster the team's defensive lineup. Although the club was also evaluating other defensive options during their training camp, Bani remained their primary objective for the right side of the defense.