Liverpool ready to hijack Barcelona deal for 21-year-old wide player in shock summer move | OneFootball

Liverpool are interested in signing the Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra at the end of the season. 

The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Cagliari, and he has impressed with regular opportunities at the Italian club. Liverpool will face competition from Barcelona for his signature.

According to reports from Spain, Liverpool have an upper hand in the race because of their financial resources. Furthermore, Liverpool will be able to offer him an important role in the team.

It is no secret that Liverpool need to invest in a quality right back at the end of the season. Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong have struggled with persistent injury problems. Liverpool needs more depth in that area of the pitch, and the 21-year-old would be a solid long-term acquisition.

Palestra has proven himself a reliable defender in Serie A and has shown he can be quite effective when joining the attack as well. It remains to be seen whether Atalanta will sanction his departure. He has registered one goal and four assists in Serie A this season.

The 21-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and the Italian outfit will not want to lose him easily. They could demand a premium for his signature. Barcelona are facing financial difficulties and is unlikely to be able to pay over the odds. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can afford him.

The opportunity to join clubs like Liverpool or Barcelona will be quite exciting for the young defender. It would be a huge step in his career, and he will look to test himself at the highest level. It remains to be seen where he ends up.