Manchester City The defender is ready to submit a 'structured and concrete' offer to Atalanta for Marco Palestra.
All Atlanta Reports Manchester City are actively considering a serious bid for the 21-year-old, having broken down their resistance to paying his asking price.
Manchester City ready to bid
The website reports that Manchester City are ready to submit a bid to the Italian side that is designed to meet both Atalanta's demands and his personal expectations regarding the defender.
This dual approach is seen as a demonstration of their serious interest in signing Marco Palestina this summer. Sport Witness has already covered a report stating that they have reached an agreement with the player.
For their part, Atalanta have no intention of selling their star player at a low price. Their asking price is a minimum of €50m. Despite pressure in recent weeks, he has never wavered from this stance. They have already rejected a €40m bid from Inter Milan.
Manchester City initially showed reluctance to meet his demands. But Tutto Atalanta now report that they are 'ready to collapse' and the limit could be met or even exceeded.
player needs to explain
It will take work to convince Marco Palestra on the switch. He would love to stay in Italy in Serie A and Inter is his preferred destination. He has already rejected Newcastle in favor of joining the Italian champions.
But Inter's problem is statistics. He has attempted to soften the deal by including youngster Cristiano Cocchi, but has so far failed to persuade Atalanta's management. Manchester City is seen as a team that can operate 'without budget constraints'. And that means Inter's room for maneuver is shrinking day by day.
City's interest comes directly from Enzo Maresca. He sees him as an ideal fit for the system he wants to play at the Etihad. His interest in her is 'concrete and clear'.
The auction is open, but the belief is that Manchester City are now ready to make a bid that would persuade Atalanta and potentially Palestine as well.
