Palestra Nears Move to Inter After Clubs Narrow Fee Gap

A June 18 meeting reduced differences over bonuses and sell-on terms, leaving both clubs optimistic that a transfer can be agreed soon.

Overview

Inter and Atalanta held fresh talks on June 18 that narrowed the gap on bonus structure and a potential sell-on clause, with both sides hopeful of finalising terms within days.
Atalanta have maintained a valuation close to €50m while Inter’s proposals sit around €40–45m including add-ons, making the fee and payment structure the main outstanding issue.
Marco Palestra, 21, rose to prominence on loan at Cagliari last season, won Serie A defensive honours and has made a senior Italy debut, which has drawn interest from top clubs.
Manchester City and Chelsea have contacted Palestra’s representatives but have not opened formal club-to-club negotiations with Atalanta, and reports say the player prefers a move to Inter.
Inter see Palestra as the likely replacement for Denzel Dumfries, whose expected departure to Real Madrid helps explain Inter’s urgency and funding rationale for the deal.