Tractor Sazi, headed by Mustafa Denizli, is going to win Iran Professional League (IPL) for the first time ever.
Italian site tuttomercatoweb has reported that Tractor Sazi has opened negotiation to sign the 27-year-old player.
Pettinari plays as an attacking midfielder or striker for Crotone on loan from Lecce.
He started his playing career in Roma in 2009 and has also played for Pescara, Vicenza and Ternana.