Young Marco Palestra catches the eye of English top clubs

Atalanta winger Marco Palestra, who spent the season on loan at Cagliari, has attracted interest from several English clubs.

Details: According to Sky Sport, both London-based Chelsea and Manchester City are showing interest in the 21-year-old Italy international and Atalanta midfielder Marco Palestra. The young defender's growing reputation following his development in Italy has caught the attention of these Premier League giants, who are currently gathering information about a potential transfer.

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So far, there have been no talks with Atalanta, and neither club has made a formal offer. Earlier reports suggested that after Denzel Dumfries' departure, Inter Milan were looking to secure the player's signature. However, any potential deal has stalled, as Atalanta are not willing to sell Palestra for €40 million given the rising interest in the player.

During the 2025/26 season, Palestra featured in 37 matches, scoring once and providing four assists for Cagliari.

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