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Man City favored to pursue defender Marco Palestra this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:20 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Man City favored to pursue defender Marco Palestra this summer

Summary

Manchester City appears to be in a strong position to sign Italian defender Marco Palestra, who has garnered interest from several clubs in the Premier League. With Palestra expected to leave Cagliari this summer, City is viewed as a preferred destination if they formally enter the race. City, looking to bolster their squad after losing the Premier League title to Arsenal and amidst managerial changes, has not yet made a formal approach. Inter Milan and Atalanta are also involved, with Inter seeking Palestra as a replacement for Denzel Dumfries, who recently transferred to Real Madrid. Atalanta reportedly seeks at least €50 million for the player.

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By the Numbers

•Palestra is a highly sought-after 21-year-old defender.
•City aims to reinforce their squad after a disappointing season.
•Inter Milan are also targeting Palestra as a replacement for Dumfries.
•Atalanta has rejected an initial offer for Palestra.
•Newcastle United showed interest, but Palestra prefers to join a different club.

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8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Man City emerge as favourites to sign highly sought-after Marco Palestra

What they're saying

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Manchester City may have been handed a massive opportunity to steal a march in the race for the highly sought-after Italian defender Marco Palestra.According to reports from Italian news publication T...
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