The website "CaughtOffside" confirmed that Marco Palistra, Atalanta's midfielder currently on loan at Cagliari, has attracted the attention of major European clubs as the winter transfer window approaches. The 20-year-old player is more than just an ordinary right-back; he combines high tactical intelligence with physical strength, which has increased his market value to 35-40 million euros despite his young age.

Top Italian league clubs such as Inter, Juventus, Milan, and Napoli are keen to retain this local talent in the league, while interest from abroad is growing even stronger. The same source indicated that Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United, as well as Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Bayern Munich, are closely monitoring the player's development on a weekly basis.

Atalanta's rejection of Liverpool's €20 million offer last summer is evidence of the high price set by the Italian club to retain their promising player.

The report confirmed that Atalanta has a strong financial foundation that grants them strategic patience and great flexibility in negotiations, meaning they are not forced to sell. As January approaches, potential deals are not limited to cash alone but also include innovative solutions such as exchanging high-potential players or including future sale clauses, which could be key to completing this significant deal.