Tottenham are one of several Premier League sides plotting a move to bring a highly-rated Serie A starlet to England this summer.
Reports indicate that Roberto De Zerbi has already had conversations with the Tottenham hierarchy regarding summer targets.
The new Spurs head coach has reportedly been given a lot of power in the club’s squad building, and it would be interesting to see how he reshapes the squad ahead of his first full season in charge.
According to reports, the Lilywhites are already plotting a move for a 21-year-old Italian defender, who appears to be a natural fit for De Zerbi’s system.
Tottenham could face intense Premier League competition for Marco Palestra
Over the past few days, reports have suggested that Tottenham have expressed an interest in securing Marco Palestra, who is having a breakthrough season on loan at Cagliari.
It has now been confirmed by TEAMtalk that the Atalanta-owned right-back is indeed on Spurs’ radar, with the Lilywhites alleged to be monitoring his progress closely ahead of the summer.
However, it is not just Tottenham who are interested in Palestra, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Newcastle United all having scouted the full-back this season.
Additionally, it is revealed that Liverpool are the latest club to enter the transfer race for the 23-year-old, with the Reds now ‘tracking him closely’.
What is Ataltan’s stance on Palestra?
TEAMtalk say that the interest in Palestra is not restricted to England, with Inter Milan and Juventus both holding an interest in the player.
Atalanta rate the Italian international highly and want to reintegrate him into their squad, but the intensifying transfer interest could prompt a summer departure.
The outlet adds that the Serie A club are expected to demand a minimum of €45m (£39.2m) for the defender this summer.