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Liverpool, Newcastle eye £39.2m Serie A full‑back

Liverpool and Newcastle United are both pursuing 21‑year‑old Marco Palestra, a versatile right‑back from Atalanta, amid interest from several top European clubs.

Liverpool’s interest in Palestra is measured, viewing him as both squad depth and a long‑term solution, while Newcastle’s pursuit is more urgent due to uncertainties around Tino Livramento. Atalanta has set a €45 million valuation, reflecting its strategy of timing exits for maximum value. Other clubs such as Inter, Juventus, Barcelona, AC Milan, Napoli and Roma are also reportedly interested, making the transfer race highly competitive.