Liverpool monitoring standout loanee as €45m summer move gathers pace | OneFootball

Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing the Atalanta defender, Marco Palestra at the end of the season.

The 20-year-old full back is currently on loan at Cagliari, and he has done exceedingly well for them. The player could cost around €45 million in the summer, according to reports via SportWitness, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool decides to make a move for him.

He can operate as a full back on either flank, and he could prove to be an excellent addition for Liverpool. It is no secret that Liverpool needs more depth at full-back. They have struggled due to persistent injury problems at right back, and Palestra would be a superb option.

He has shown he can be a reliable defender and influence games going forward. His ability to slot into the left-back role would be a bonus. Andrew Robertson is expected to leave the club at the end of the season, and the 20-year-old Italian could fill the void left by him.

The asking price is quite steep for a young talent like him, and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool is prepared to break the bank for him. The player has the quality and the potential to justify the investment in future, and the deal could look like a shrewd investment in the long term.

Atalanta are hoping that he can return to the club in the summer and play for them next season. However, turning down a lucrative proposal could be difficult for them. It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few weeks. The opportunity to join Liverpool will be tempting for the young defender as well. Regular football in England could accelerate his development and bring out the best in him.