According to CalcioMercato, Roma has shown interest in signing the 20-year-old Italian midfielder Marco Palestra, but Atalanta is determined to keep him. Despite this interest from Roma, Marco Palestra is expected to join Cagliari on a loan deal from Atalanta. The negotiations were described as complex, with multiple clubs such as Juventus and Milan involved. However, an agreement was finally reached for a loan after extensive mediation by the player's agent, Alessandro Lucci. The loan is a straightforward yet expensive arrangement, which allows Atalanta to retain the player's long-term rights while Cagliari addresses a squad need. Transfermarkt estimates the player's current market value at €3.50 million.