Udinese is close to securing Nicolò Bertola, with the transfer being reported by TuttoMercatoWeb. The club, led by Giampaolo Pozzo, is on the verge of making Bertola their first summer market signing. Bertola's contract with Spezia is set to expire on June 30, and Udinese seems to have made a decisive move to acquire him despite interest from Cagliari and Sassuolo. Bertola had an excellent season with Spezia, although he missed the playoffs due to a muscular injury.

Udinese has expressed interest in acquiring Nicolò Bertola, the central defender currently playing for Spezia. Bertola has opted not to extend his contract with Spezia, which means he will be available for a free transfer at the season's end. His record, which includes three goals in 27 appearances, enhances his appeal to various clubs. Spezia remains in contention for direct promotion to Serie A, adding to the player's attractiveness. Besides Udinese, other Serie A teams such as Juventus and Bologna, along with Valencia from Spain and Olympiacos from Greece, have also shown interest in Bertola. Olympiacos is particularly eager to pair him with fellow Italian Lorenzo Pirola, who was recently acquired from Salernitana. Bertola's current contract situation, combined with his notable performances, has increased his desirability in the transfer market.