Rares Ilie, a Romanian Under-21 national player born in 2003, is currently with Nice but has found limited playing time, with only two appearances. Catanzaro is interested in acquiring him on loan with an option to buy, seeking to offer him more playing time. The club's sporting director, Ciro Polito, is actively working on this transfer to strengthen the team's attacking options. The move is part of Catanzaro's broader strategy to enhance their squad with young, promising talents.