According to Tuttomercato, Catanzaro and Monza are both interested in signing central defender Simone Bastoni. The 28-year-old player from Cesena is a target for Catanzaro, who are in competition with Monza to acquire him. Bastoni had a noteworthy season, making 36 appearances and contributing 4 goals and 2 assists. Catanzaro's pursuit of Bastoni is in line with their strategic plan to improve the squad for the upcoming season, as stated by their sporting director, Ciro Polito. The club's strategy involves a mix of youthful talents and seasoned players, and acquiring Bastoni would align with this plan by adding experience to the team under the guidance of new coach Alberto Aquilani. This move is part of Catanzaro's larger transfer goals, which also include bringing in other key players to bolster the team.