Right-back Mattia Puzone, one of Siracusa's standout players last season, is a free agent after his contract expired following the club's relegation to Serie D. According to TuttoMercatoWeb.com, Monopoli has a strong interest in the player, while Spezia has also reportedly become interested. Spezia's interest in the class of 2006 player is linked to the club's impending appointment of Marco Turati, who coached Puzone in Sicily. Developments regarding the player's future are expected soon.