Atalanta demands €50m for Marco Palestra as Inter risk losing him

Atalanta have set a price tag of over €50 million for wing‑back Marco Palestra. Inter Milan risk losing the target if Manchester City submit a formal offer. Inter view Palestra as the primary replacement for Denzel Dumfries, who is set to join Real Madrid. The 21‑year‑old impressed while on loan at Cagliari last season. Palestra is understood to prefer a move to Inter over Newcastle United, giving the Nerazzurri some negotiating leverage. However, a Manchester City bid would likely shift his preference to the Premier League club. Atalanta have also rejected a swap that would have included young defender Matteo Cocchi. The Bergamo club’s stance forces Inter to find a cash offer north of €50 million, a significant outlay while the club also contends with the loss of Champions League prize money. The transfer saga mirrors the club’s earlier failed pursuit of Ademola Lookman. Tarik Muharemovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina contested the ball with Marco Palestra during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play‑offs match between Bosnia & Herzegovina and Italy in Zenica. The match took place at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026.