Palestra wanted by Newcastle, Inter, Arsenal and Manchester City

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Jun 1, 2026 3:25 PM ET

Newcastle United are the latest club said to be targeting Atalanta talent Marco Palestra, along with Inter and Arsenal, but there are mixed Manchester City reports.

The wing-back has attracted huge interest after his strong performances on loan at Cagliari this season and playing for the senior Italy squad.

He only turned 21 in March and can play as a right-back or in more advanced attacking roles, including as part of a trident attack.

Palestra ready for next step

ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – MARCH 31: Tarik Muharemovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina competes for the ball with Marco Palestra of Italy during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Bosnia & Herzegovina and Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)

A product of the Atalanta youth academy, he is not expected to remain in Bergamo after the Cagliari loan, instead going straight onto the market for at least €45m.

Inter are very eager to secure the Italian, but Premier League clubs are circling, with Manchester City mentioned by Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia.

However, Mail Sport claim today that City’s interest in Palestra has cooled a little.

Instead, Newcastle United dived in and are hopeful of snapping up another Italian star after Sandro Tonali.

FLORENCE, ITALY – JANUARY 24: Marco Palestra of Cagliari Calcio reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Cagliari Calcio at Artemio Franchi on January 24, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

As for Inter, they have the double problem of the asking price and knowing they can only afford him if first selling Denzel Dumfries.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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