News Focus
- Atalanta defender Marco Palestra attracts interest from four major European clubs
- Newcastle United join Arsenal and Manchester City in monitoring the 21-year-old Italian
- The wing-back currently plays on loan at Cagliari with a price tag of at least €45m
- Inter Milan lead the chase from Serie A but must sell Denzel Dumfries first
Newcastle United have joined the race to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra. The 21-year-old has attracted interest from several top clubs after strong performances on loan at Cagliari.
The young Italian can play as a right-back or in attacking positions. He has also played for the senior national team. Atalanta plan to sell him this summer for at least €45 million.
Inter Milan want to sign the player. However, they face strong competition from the Premier League. Arsenal and Manchester City have both shown interest in recent weeks. Reports now suggest City’s interest has cooled slightly.
Newcastle view Palestra as their next major Italian signing after Sandro Tonali. The club is working hard to sign him. Inter remain interested but need to sell Denzel Dumfries before they can afford the deal.