Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on a £43.6m Italian full-back who has impressed on loan this season, but there is set to be a bidding war.
With Roberto De Zerbi having signed a five-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur, the Italian will have to undertake a substantial rebuilding of the club’s squad this summer.
Not only have Spurs had two consecutive poor campaigns domestically, but this squad has been assembled for a much more pragmatic approach, rather than De Zerbi’s progressive tactical approach.
De Zerbi has reportedly already had conversations with the Tottenham hierarchy regarding summer targets, and it has now been alleged that an Italian full-back is part of the club’s wishlist.
Tottenham eyeing move for Atalanta’s Marco Palestra
According to a report in TuttoSport, Tottenham have expressed an interest in securing Marco Palestra, who is impressing on loan at Cagliari this season.
The Atalanta-owned player has even broken into the Italian national side this season in light of his impressive displays this term.
The right-back’s rise has captured the attention of Spurs, who are looking to strengthen their full-back areas this summer.
The outlet claims that there is expected to be ‘an auction’ for Palestra’s signature this summer, with a bid of around €50m (£43.6m) being needed to prise him away from Bergamo.
Premier League club leading Spurs in race for Palestra
Tottenham are far from the only Premier League club eyeing a move for the Italian full-back, with their fierce rivals, Arsenal, also right in the thick of the race.
However, Tuttosport reveal that as things stand, it is Newcastle United who are in pole position to secure Palestra this summer.
Additionally, the outlet adds that Barcelona have also scouted the right-back this season and will continue to monitor him closely ahead of the summer.
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