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Liverpool and Newcastle eye 39.2m Serie A defender

Liverpool and Newcastle United are both pursuing 21‑year‑old Serie A full‑back Marco Palestra, who commands a 39.2m bid while Atalanta insists on €45m.

Liverpool’s measured interest reflects a long‑term squad plan, seeing Palestra as depth and future talent. Newcastle’s pursuit is more urgent, driven by uncertainty over Tino Livramento. Atalanta, the selling club, values the defender at €45m, aiming for a timely exit. Other European clubs such as Inter, Juventus, Barcelona, AC Milan, Napoli and Roma are also monitoring the market, making the race highly competitive.