Sampdoria's primary target for the midfield regista role in their January transfer plans is Salvatore Esposito. The plans are being led by director Andrea Mancini, though any potential deal requires the final approval of Jesper Fredberg, who has been given full sporting authority. Esposito, who was born in 2000, has a contract with Spezia until June 2027 with a gross salary of approximately 850 thousand euros per season. It is reported that his standing at the club is declining after his return from a month-and-a-half-long left hamstring injury. Spezia appears open to considering offers for the player. Esposito is interested in the move to Sampdoria, partly due to encouragement from his brother Sebastiano. Last summer, the midfielder nearly joined Paok on a deal structured as a €700,000 loan with a €3.5 million obligation to buy, but the transfer was not completed. Spezia, which had acquired Esposito from Spal for €3.7 million, is believed to be inclined towards a sale and is evaluating a formula based on a loan with an obligation to buy. Any transfer would also be subject to a clause that directs 10% of a future capital gain to Spal's creditors. The relationship between Mancini and Esposito's agent, Mario Giuffredi, is considered a favorable factor in potential negotiations. According to Il Secolo XIX, Spezia's pursuit of Valoti, a similar midfielder, is viewed as another indication of a possible departure for Esposito. The 25-year-old Italian international joined Spezia in July 2023 and has recorded one goal and two assists in 11 Serie B appearances this season. His market value is currently estimated at €5.00m by Transfermarkt.