Avellino has re-entered the transfer market for a striker due to an injury to Daniel Fila. Pedro Mendes, a 27-year-old Portuguese centre-forward from Modena, is the club's primary target, while free agent Cedric Gondo is a secondary option. Mendes is under contract until June 30, 2027. His current market value is €1.20m, according to Transfermarkt. In January 2026, a potential loan-to-buy deal with Spezia valued at €1.2 million was not completed. Modena signed the player in July 2024 for a reported fee of €2.2 million.