Atalanta's Marco Palestra could be an option Manchester City Before the summer transfer window.
The right-back came through the Serie A team's youth system and made his first-team debut in 2023. He played 16 matches before moving on loan to Cagliari in August 2025.
Palestra played 3,058 minutes in 36 matches this season and scored one goal and four assists. His form for Cagliari also saw him make his debut for Italy in March.
On April 15, Khel Witness Covered claims from Italy Manchester City and Arsenal are competing to sign him in the summer.
Inter Milan have also shown interest in the 21-year-old.
Manchester City's move is conditional
Journalist Gianluca Di Marzio Includes a report on the Italian champions' budget and goals for the upcoming window.
He mentioned Manchester City when discussing the latest on the Nerazzurri's interest in Palestine.
Marco Palestra is Inter Milan's 'undeclared dream' right-back target. However, a fee of €40 million will not be enough to convince Atalanta, who are waiting to find out what Manchester City plan to do.
Pep Guardiola remains in charge at the Etihad but the latest reports from the UK and Spain suggest he will leave after this season. Enzo Maresca has been without a job since leaving Chelsea earlier this year and he is in the running to replace him.
If the Italian becomes Guardiola's successor, Manchester City could make a move for his compatriot. This is because the Premier League team is looking for a player with similar qualities to Palestra.
If Manchester City make a move, his price could rise to €50-60m, and in that case, the defender would be out of Inter Milan's reach. In short, the Citizen San Siro could ruin the club's signature dream.
Manchester City may need a new right-back
Pep Guardiola has two right-backs in Matheus Nunes and Rico Lewis. The latter is limited to 312 minutes from 10 league matches and can be transferred elsewhere.
Marco Palestra could definitely be an option as people feel he fits what they are looking for. The Italian has a contract until 2029, and transfer market He is worth €30 million.
