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Arsenal Identify Atalanta Full-Back Marco Palestra as Potential Ben White Successor — Reports

Atalanta are reported to value the full-back at £34m–£43m, with Premier League rivals monitoring his progress.

Overview

  • Reports say Arsenal scouts view Palestra as the prime candidate for Mikel Arteta’s inverted full-back role should Ben White depart.
  • Tottenham Hotspur, Brentford and Brighton are also tracking the defender, according to the same reporting.
  • Atalanta’s valuation is cited at £34m–£43m, roughly €50m, with no indication yet of an agreed fee.
  • Palestra is on loan at Cagliari this season and has featured in 27 of their 28 Serie A matches, boosting his profile.
  • No formal offers or official statements from the clubs have been made public at this stage.