According to Tuttomercato, there is an update on Simone Pafundi's transfer situation. The future of the 20-year-old Italian, who is returning to Udinese after a loan at Sampdoria, is set to be decided in the upcoming weeks at the summer training camp. Coach Kosta Runjaic is scheduled to evaluate the player and then decide whether to retain him or loan him out again, as Udinese is not considering a permanent sale. In the meantime, Bari has expressed interest, viewing Pafundi as a suitable player to bring quality and creativity to their attacking midfield. The general director of Bari, Pierpaolo Marino, knows of the player's development from his period at Udinese. Carrarese has also been observing the situation for a number of weeks, but the ultimate decision regarding Pafundi's future is contingent on the outcomes of the Udinese training camp. Simone Pafundi's contract with Udinese is valid until 2028, and he has made five appearances for the Italy U21 national team. He made 19 appearances in Serie A during the last season. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €4.5 million. It was reported that in September 2025, his loan to Sampdoria included a €5 million purchase option. It was also reported that in July 2025, Udinese had demanded a purchase option of more than €10 million from Palermo.