Tottenham have shown interest in signing Marco Palestra at the end of the season.

The 21-year-old full-back is currently on loan at Cagliari from Atalanta. Palestra is highly rated across Europe, and he could cost around £39 million in the summer. According to a report from CaughtOffside, Tottenham have “scouted him in several matches”.

Marco Palestra is a player in demand

They will face competition from clubs like Liverpool and Newcastle. It remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. They already have players like Pedro Porro and Djed Spence. It would be quite surprising if they decided to invest in another right back. They should look to add more depth to the left-back department instead.

There is no doubt that the Italian is a talented player with a bright future, and he has the quality to succeed in the Premier League. However, Tottenham needs to prioritise the other areas of the squad. It has been a disappointing season for them, and they are fighting for survival in the Premier League. They need to address the team’s weaknesses to improve next season.

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