Overview
- Inter has made Marco Palestra a clear summer priority as a likely replacement for Denzel Dumfries and is engaged in active negotiations with Atalanta.
- Atalanta's reported asking price stands at about €53 million while Inter's current proposal is around €42 million plus bonuses, leaving a multi-million-euro gap to bridge.
- The player's reported preference to stay in Italy and join Inter strengthens Milan's negotiating position but Premier clubs such as Newcastle and Manchester City remain ready to meet a fee above €50 million.
- Giuseppe Marotta confirmed the club's interest and said the renewal of coach Cristian Chivu is agreed and that Inter exercised a buyback for Stankovic Jr, highlighting simultaneous squad planning moves.
- Any significant increase to close the deal would need final approval from Inter’s owner Oaktree, a factor that will determine whether the club can match Atalanta’s valuation and conclude the transfer.