Report – Inter Milan Harbor Genuine Interest In Atalanta Owned Wingback: Four Alternatives Still In The Mix | OneFootball

Serie A giants Inter Milan have not given up on their pursuit of Atalanta loanee Marco Palestra despite a high price tag.

According to Tuttosport via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri still view the 20-year-old as an ideal defensive reinforcement.

Marco Palestra has established himself as one of Serie A’s best-performing wingbacks this season.

Indeed, the Italian youngster has thrived since joining Cagliari on a season-long loan in the summer.

Vital to Fabio Pisacane’s setup, Palestra has registered three assists across 14 league appearances this term.

Inter Milan Harbor Concrete Interest in Marco Palestra

CESENA, ITALY – OCTOBER 10: Marco Palestra of Italy U21 during the UEFA Under21 EURO Qualifier betweenItaly U21 v Sweden U21 and ad hoc Arena im Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld on October 10, 2025 in Cesena, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Inter must find a suitable replacement for Denzel Dumfries, who could stay on the sidelines until March.

Indeed, the Dutchman faces a lengthy recovery from ankle surgery.

Furthermore, this might be his last season at San Siro, as recent rumors have linked him to a potential summer exit.

Therefore, the Nerazzurri are keen to sign a reliable long-term successor to the 29-year-old.

Palestra ticks all the boxes for the type of player Beppe Marotta is looking to recruit.

However, he won’t come cheap, with Atalanta valuing their rising star at €40 million.