Manchester United have monitored the progress of Italian right-back Marco Palestra at various stages, alongside other Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham. The 21-year-old, who is on loan at Cagliari from Atalanta, has also drawn more specific interest from Newcastle United, who have sent scouts, and Liverpool, who are also interested in signing him. According to sources, his parent club Atalanta value the defender at a minimum of €45 million and are reportedly reluctant to sell him to domestic rivals such as Inter Milan, while Juventus also have been interested for a long time. The two-cap Italy international has made 30 appearances in Serie A this season, scoring 1 goal and providing 4 assists. His current Transfermarkt market value is €30.00m, while reports from April 2026 state Atalanta's asking price is between €40 million and €50 million. Cagliari paid a reported €2 million loan fee for the 2025/2026 season.