Lecce almost ready: the "lines" have been drawn.

In a recent interview with Gazzetta, president Saverio Sticchi Damiani was clear: Lecce can afford to face the long transfer window without worry because they've long since decided to focus almost exclusively on their own players. In other words, the Salento club already has a squad, and with several certainties. Therefore, having already secured three signings, they're forced to make few incoming transfers, which will increase as they experience outgoings, which the club isn't obligated to do anyway. In other words, they don't need to increase their coffers to balance the budget. Furthermore, the Giallorossi's top official noted that, to date, there have been almost no concrete requests for the most prominent players. In short, we're stuck with the approaches.

At this time, considering the players called up for the training camp that began yesterday, most positions are filled. There are three goalkeepers: Wladimiro Falcone (born in 1995), Christian Fruchtl (born in 2000), and Jasper Samooja (born in 2003). Intervention would only be necessary if the Roman goalkeeper, a starter for the last three seasons, were to leave. In such a scenario, it has already been decided that his German assistant would become the starter, as he is believed to offer ample promise. A second-choice defender would therefore need to be found on the market. It must be said, however, that Torino, despite the many rumors of interest in Falcone, appear to be leaning towards other options. Therefore, the Roman goalkeeper could stay.

The right-back pairing is solid with Danilo Veiga (2002) and Owen Kouassi (2003). There's a gap on the left, as the only left-back is Antonino Gallo (2000), who seems destined to stay in Salento. It's likely that before turning to the transfer market, they'll wait for Eusebio Di Francesco to evaluate Vernon Addo (2005), who made a good impression on the coach during his first training sessions in Acaya.

There are four central defenders: Federico Baschirotto (1996), Kialonda Gaspar (1997), Matias Pérez (2005), and Tiago Gabriel (2004). Gaby Jean (2000) is also in the mix, but he needs time to recover from the serious injury he suffered at the end of last season. In this case, the question mark is over Baschirotto, who could leave. But the same thing applies to him as Falcone: Lecce hasn't received any offers. Furthermore, Udinese likes Gaspar, but the Giallorossi aren't interested in him. If there are no departures, there won't be any signings.

There are seven midfielders: Medon Berisha (2003), Lassana Coulibaly (1996), Mohamed Kaba (2001), Balthazar Pierret (2000), Thorir Helgason (2000), Ylber Ramadani (1996), and Hamza Rafia (1999). The first four will remain. The Icelander's future will depend on his ability to operate as a central midfielder. The Albanian would like to gain experience elsewhere, and his entourage is looking at options. Meanwhile, the Tunisian, who is expected to leave despite the club's lack of interest, will try to convince Di Francesco he deserves to stay. In the key areas of the pitch, however, one or two additions with the right characteristics for the 4-3-3 formation proposed by the Abruzzo coach may be on the cards.

There are four full-backs: Lameck Banda (2001), Tete Morente (1996), Kona N'Dri (2000), and Santiago Pierotti (2001). They should all continue to wear the Lecce jersey, despite having some suitors. According to Corvino, there should also be a new face for this position.

There are three central strikers: Nikola Krstovic (2000), Francesco Camarda (2008), and Rares Burnete (2004). The former AC Milan player is the only one who is certain to be part of the squad. All insiders are convinced that, in the long run, the Montenegrin is the Giallorossi player with the best chance of finding a new home, more so abroad than in Italy (barring any moves from Atalanta). The Romanian, however, is expected to be loaned out to gain experience. A third center forward will need to be found, and if Krstovic moves elsewhere, a striker to compete with Camarda. Finally, there are the youngsters Plamen Penev (2008), Christian Pehlivanov (2006), Vernon Addo (2005), Marlon Ubani (2005), Olaf Gorter (2005), Niko Kovac (2005), Pasquale Esposito (2008), who will try to deserve to be permanently included in the senior team.