Here is a look at five key attacking prospects in Serie B. All are 25-years-old or younger.
1. Francesco Lodi: The 24-year-old second striker is picking up where he left off in 2007-2008. He already has six goals for former Serie A side Empoli. Several clubs could move for the forward during the January transfer window including Napoli.
2. Barreto: The 24-year-old Samba striker is on loan at Bari from Serie A outfit Udinese. He has four goals already and could return to the Zebrette for the 2009-2010 campaign.
3. Giuseppe Greco: The 25-year-old striker has four goals for Pisa Calcio. He is on loan from Genoa.
4. Riccardo Meggiorini: The Inter Milan youth product has four goals for Cittadella. The 23-year-old played one match Internazionale in 2004.
5. Francesco Volpe: Known for his blazing speed, Volpe once called Juventus home (2004-2006). He has the potential but must continue to work on his finishing.
Also keep an eye out for:
Paulinho (A.S. Livorno Calcio), Aleandro Rosi (A.S. Livorno Calcio on loan from AS Roma), Rey Volpato (Bari), Riccardo Maniero (Bari on loan from Juventus), Mario Pacilli (US Avellino), and Willy Aubameyang (US Avellino on loan from AC Milan).
