Alberto Gilardino is widely expected to terminate his Palermo contract early and sign for Empoli.
The centre-forward turns 34 on Tuesday and has no intention of retiring yet.
His 10 goals and two assists in 33 Serie A games helped Palermo stave off relegation this term.
Sky Sport Italia are confident Gila will terminate his contract with Palermo early by mutual consent and join Empoli as a free agent within hours.
The 2006 World Cup winner has scored 188 goals in 497 Serie A appearances, plus one in three Serie A play-off games.
Alberto Gilardino is widely expected to terminate his Palermo contract early and sign for Empoli.
The centre-forward turns 34 on Tuesday and has no intention of retiring yet.
His 10 goals and two assists in 33 Serie A games helped Palermo stave off relegation this term.
Sky Sport Italia are confident Gila will terminate his contract with Palermo early by mutual consent and join Empoli as a free agent within hours.
The 2006 World Cup winner has scored 188 goals in 497 Serie A appearances, plus one in three Serie A play-off games.