Race for Salvatore Elia: Palermo, Frosinone and Benevento compete

The race for the signature of Salvatore Elia, Empoli's winger, is taking place between three teams: Palermo, Frosinone and Benevento. Each team is looking to bring Elia back to strengthen their squad next season.

According to information from Il Tirreno, Frosinone has joined the race with high determination to own this player born in 1999. This Serie A team is looking for young, energetic faces to serve coach Massimiliano Alvini's strategy, and Elia is considered the ideal choice. Frosinone has begun contacting the player's representatives to explore the possibility of a transfer.

Meanwhile, Palermo is also trying to bring Elia back to Sicily after a successful previous season. This team is taking advantage of support from fans to convince Elia to return. Besides, Benevento is also not on the sidelines, they are ready to make an attractive financial offer to reunite with this player, who once played for them in the 2021/2022 season.

Elia proved his ability last season, with 33 appearances and scoring 2 goals, showing his clear influence on the field. With the ability to flexibly play across the entire wing corridor, Elia has become one of Empoli's most valuable assets.

Currently, Empoli holds ownership of Elia and is in a strong position in this deal. The player's contract with this team runs until June 30, 2028, allowing Empoli not to have to reduce the transfer price. The starting price for teams to recruit Elia is estimated to be between 1.7 and 2 million euros, a significant amount of money for teams in Serie B but still within the affordability of the three competing teams.

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