Report – Inter Milan & Atalanta To Open Dialogue For In-Demand Italian Wingback

Inter Milan and Atalanta could soon meet to discuss the potential transfer of highly-rated wingback Marco Palestra.

According to Sky Sport via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri are keen to sign the 20-year-old either in January or next summer.

It appears as if Denzel Dumfries won’t stay at San Siro.

Currently sidelined with an ankle injury, the Dutch star could leave Inter Milan at the end of the season.

Therefore, the Nerazzurri must find an adequate replacement.

Atalanta & Inter Milan to Open Talks for Marco Palestra

CESENA, ITALY – OCTOBER 10: Marco Palestra of Italy U21 during the UEFA Under21 EURO Qualifier betweenItaly U21 v Sweden U21 and ad hoc Arena im Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld on October 10, 2025 in Cesena, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Marco Palestra has emerged as Inter’s top target to replace the 29-year-old Dutchman after an impressive first half of the season.

Indeed, the Italian youngster has gone from strength to strength at the beginning of his loan stint at Cagliari.

Aware of Palestra’s potential, Atalanta have slapped an eye-watering €40 million price tag on their rising star.

However, Inter can hardly afford such a hefty figure unless they sell Dumfries, who has a release clause in his deal.