Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published on Tuesday, 02 June 2026, 07:39 / Updated on Tuesday, 02 June 2026 07:39
The great talent Marco Palestra, 21, was loaned by Atalanta to Cagliari last season.
Inter opens the transfer campaign for 2026 – 2027 with a new “clash” with Atalanta. If last year he lost the duel for Ademola Lookman, eventually sold by Bergamo to Atletico, now the subject of the dispute is the right back Marco Palestra.
Atalanta wants 50 million euros in exchange for Marco Palestra
The Italian international has been in Cristi Chivu's attention for a long time, but now he has become a priority. The reason? Inter could lose Real Madrid right-back Denzel Dumfries which would leave a large gap on the right flank.
A gap that he could “fill” with the right-back who last season convinced in the shirt of Cagliari, where he was loaned by Atalanta. Palestra is set to return to Bergamo this summer, but the Italian champions are hoping to resolve his transfer as quickly as possible and have already made a formal offer.
Sky Sport has revealed that it is €40 million, a fixed sum, and bonuses worth up to €5 million. The same Sky claims, however, that Atalanta wants 50 million euros.
Real Madrid want Denzel Dumfries to replace the departure of Dani Carvajal
The sums are similar to last year's “battle” for Lookman, and it remains to be seen how Inter will react now, under pressure from Real. Madrid want Denzel Dumfries to replace captain Dani Carvajal (34), whose contract expires on July 1 and will not be renewed.
It's only a matter of time before Real make a move for Dumfries – claims the quoted source. After the presidential elections, the new coach will be announced (Jose Mourinho, according to the newspapers from the Spanish capital), then the transfer campaign will be started to strengthen the squad. And the Dutchman is one of the targets.
