Report – Inter Milan To Accelerate Interest In Atalanta Owned Wingback: Backup Plan In Place Already | OneFootball

Serie A leaders Inter Milan are reportedly weighing up a January swoop for in-demand Atalanta loanee Marco Palestra.

According to Il Giorno via FCInter1908, the San Siro giants are determined to beat stiff competition for the Italian’s signature.

Inter Milan could part ways with long-serving stalwart Denzel Dumfries at the end of the season.

Furthermore, the Dutchman is currently in the pits with an ankle injury and is expected to return to action in March.

Therefore, Cristian Chivu’s men are desperate to sign a suitable replacement for the former PSV Eindhoven star.

Inter Milan Keen to Sign Atalanta Loanee 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)

With Luis Henrique failing to live up to the billing, Inter have been scouring the market for a reliable wingback.

However, Atalanta have slapped a substantial €40 million price tag on the 20-year-old, who has gone from strength to strength at Cagliari.

Since Inter cannot match that figure in January, they’re keen to find an agreement with La Dea for the summer.