Tuttomercato has reported updates regarding the transfer situation of Italian winger Salvatore Elia, who is garnering interest from Empoli. The 26-year-old was previously engaged in negotiations with Palermo, but the deal fell through as Palermo opted for Emmanuel Gyasi instead. Despite this, Elia appears unlikely to stay at Spezia, as Empoli has started negotiations with Spezia. It is reported that an agreement in principle has been reached, with Elia expected to travel to Tuscany soon to finalize the details of the transfer. Cittadellaspezia.com noted that the negotiations between Empoli and Spezia began in the afternoon, underscoring Empoli's strong desire to acquire Elia. This development represents a significant change in Elia's transfer saga, which had seemed to be prolonged. Elia's contract with Spezia is set to expire in June 2026, and according to Transfermarkt, his market value is €1.00m.