Tottenham have shown interest in signing Marco Palestra at the end of the season.
The 21-year-old full-back is currently on loan at Cagliari from Atalanta. Palestra is highly rated across Europe, and he could cost around £39 million in the summer. According to a report from CaughtOffside, Tottenham have “scouted him in several matches”.
Marco Palestra is a player in demand
They will face competition from clubs like Liverpool and Newcastle. It remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. They already have players like Pedro Porro and Djed Spence. It would be quite surprising if they decided to invest in another right back. They should look to add more depth to the left-back department instead.
There is no doubt that the Italian is a talented player with a bright future, and he has the quality to succeed in the Premier League. However, Tottenham needs to prioritise the other areas of the squad. It has been a disappointing season for them, and they are fighting for survival in the Premier League. They need to address the team’s weaknesses to improve next season.
Spurs move might not be ideal for Palestra
Meanwhile, the defender will also look to join a club where he can play regularly. At Tottenham, he is unlikely to be guaranteed a starting role. Perhaps a move to Liverpool would be ideal. They have struggled with injuries in the right-back position, and they need more depth there.
Palestra has shown he can be a reliable defender and can influence the game going forward as well. He has the tools to develop into a complete full-back in the future. The move to the Premier League could be exciting for him, but he needs to join a club with a defined role in the starting lineup. Sitting on the bench at a big club would be detrimental to his development.
