Maresca and Man City may upset Inter’s plans to sign Palestra | OneFootball

According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Manchester City could pounce on Marco Palestra, especially if Enzo Maresca replaces Pep Guardiola, upsetting Inter’s plans to sign the Atalanta-owned wing-back.

Inter have set their sights on Palestra and are already considering an offer worth €40m to sign the promising 21-year-old who has spent the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Cagliari.

Palestra will return to Atalanta in the summer, but his future in Bergamo remains uncertain, given that he’s imposed himself as one of the most exciting young talents in Serie A this season.

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 17: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale Milano lifts the Coppa Campioni d’Italia trophy following the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to Sky Sport transfer expert Di Marzio, however, Inter’s plans might be disrupted by Manchester City, especially if the Premier League giants replace Guardiola with Maresca.

Maresca the only Man City candidate to replace Guardiola

Di Marzio told TMW (via FCInter1908) that if Manchester City join the race for the Italian wing-back, the asking price might rise to €50-60m, making it hard for the Nerazzurri to match Atalanta’s demands.

BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: Enzo Maresca head coach of Chelsea FC looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Atalanta BC and Chelsea FC at Stadio di Bergamo on December 09, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Guardiola remains under contract with Manchester City until June 2027, but his future at the Etihad Stadium is far from certain and according to Fabrizio Romano, Maresca is currently the only candidate on the Citizens’ agenda to replace Pep.

Palestra has scored one goal and provided four assists in 36 appearances across all competitions this season, making his senior Italy debut this past March.