Liverpool and Barcelona target Atalanta’s Marco Palestra in €45m deal
Liverpool and Barcelona are preparing a summer move for Atalanta right-back Marco Palestra following his impressive loan spell at Cagliari.
The 21-year-old Italy international has attracted significant interest from elite clubs across Europe.
A fee in the region of €45m could be enough to secure his signature during the upcoming transfer window.
The Merseyside club are actively exploring the market for a defensively-minded fullback to bolster their backline.
However, they face stiff competition, as a host of Premier League rivals have also been tracking the highly-rated defender, including:
- Arsenal
- Manchester United
- Chelsea
Chelsea monitor El Mala and Nunez
Meanwhile, Chelsea remain heavily interested in acquiring FC Cologne forward Said El Mala.
The 19-year-old attacker has proven his lethal finishing by scoring 10 goals in 28 Bundesliga appearances this season.
His representatives recently dismissed an approach from Newcastle United, though Brighton, Everton and Brentford remain keen on the German teenager.
El Mala was a standout performer after scoring four goals in four matches at the U19 European Championship.
The London club are also closely watching the situation of Al Hilal striker Darwin Nunez.
The 26-year-old is actively seeking a return to Europe after being left unregistered in the Saudi Pro League by manager Simone Inzaghi.
City close on Anderson as Spurs eye Trafford
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has reportedly rejected an approach from Manchester United.
Manchester City are now in pole position to sign the 23-year-old in a lucrative £65m deal.
Officials at the Etihad Stadium are optimistic about completing the transfer before the World Cup begins to avoid an inevitable surge in his valuation.
Elsewhere in Manchester, backup goalkeeper James Trafford is attracting serious interest from Tottenham Hotspur.
Spurs view the 23-year-old, who currently serves as deputy to Gianluigi Donnarumma, as an ideal long-term replacement for Guglielmo Vicario.
Juventus plan ambitious Alisson swoop
Juventus are weighing up an audacious summer approach for Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.
Head coach Luciano Spalletti has identified the 33-year-old as the perfect candidate to replace Michele Di Gregorio in Turin.
The pair previously worked together during a successful stint at Roma, adding a layer of familiarity to the potential move.
The Bianconeri believe they can comfortably match the Brazilian’s €8m-per-season salary and hope to negotiate down the Reds’ €20m asking price.
