Interest in Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra is intensifying across Europe, with Liverpool and Barcelona reportedly positioning themselves at the front of a growing queue of suitors.

The 21-year-old Italy international, currently gaining valuable experience on loan at Cagliari, has emerged as one of the most promising young right-backs in Serie A.

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According to reports from TEAMtalk, several elite clubs are tracking his development closely, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea, highlighting the scale of competition expected if he becomes available this summer.

With an estimated valuation of around €45 million, Palestra represents a significant investment, but one that many clubs appear willing to consider given the shortage of high-quality, defensively reliable full-backs in the modern game.

Breakthrough season at Cagliari elevates Palestra’s reputation

Palestra’s loan spell at Cagliari has played a key role in accelerating his development.

Having progressed through Atalanta’s highly respected youth system, widely known for producing technically gifted defenders, the young right-back has used his time at...