Atalanta are weighing a January sale of 20-year-old right-back Marco Palestra (valued around €35–40m) after a strong loan at Cagliari. If bids from clubs like Inter materialize, odds on Palestra moving to a top Serie A side will shorten — punters should watch market moves and potential early recalls closely.
Atalanta consider January sale of Marco Palestra
Atalanta are reported to be open to selling 20-year-old right-back Marco Palestra in the January transfer window after an impressive start to the season on loan at Cagliari. The club sees a sale as a way to fund reinforcements for new coach Raffaele Palladino and to accelerate their climb up the table.
Player valuation and interested parties
Atalanta have placed a valuation in the region of €35–40m on Palestra. Interest has emerged from several clubs, with one Serie A heavyweight among the named suitors. Additional enquiries from both Italian and foreign teams suggest a competitive market could develop if Atalanta decide to push for a January deal.
Loan status complicates any early move
Palestra remains on loan at Cagliari through the end of the season, meaning any mid-season transfer would require agreement from the Sardinian club. That dynamic gives Cagliari leverage in negotiations and could delay or reshape any prospective January transfer unless all parties reach a quick compromise.
Cagliari targets could smooth negotiations
Cagliari have shown interest in midfielders Marco Brescianini and Daniel Maldini, both currently on Atalanta’s books. A loan switch for one or both players in January could form part of a broader negotiation to compensate Cagliari for releasing Palestra early, making a deal more viable.
Transfer-market and betting implications
An active January pursuit would likely shorten betting markets on Palestra moving to a top Serie A club, especially if formal bids are lodged or Cagliari signal openness to negotiations. Punters should monitor official club statements and any loan-exit clauses; markets could also react to Cagliari’s defensive prospects if Palestra departs, affecting odds in their upcoming fixtures.
What to watch next
Key triggers for movement are a formal bid, Cagliari’s stance on an early recall, and potential loan offers for Brescianini or Maldini. Expect heightened speculation as the transfer window approaches and adjust betting positions only after credible confirmations.
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