Palestra says yes to City: Inter facing a snub

A twist in the race for Marco Palestra. According to Fantacalcio.it, Atalanta's right wing-back has reached an agreement in principle with Manchester City — a yes that doesn't seal the deal yet, but piles pressure on Inter, who have tracked him for weeks.

It's the player driving the move: Palestra is said to have agreed personal terms with the Citizens for a switch to the Premier League. The ball is now with Atalanta who, per Fantacalcio.it, value him at €50m plus €5m in bonuses and are unwilling to accept players in part-exchange.

That asking price is the decisive factor: it's seen as too high by Inter and Newcastle, which swings the door open for City. The Nerazzurri, who had earmarked Palestra to reinforce the right flank, are reportedly already working on alternatives.

Our read: with the player's yes in hand and City's financial muscle, Inter now start on the back foot. The coming hours will tell whether Marotta launches a counter-bid or moves decisively for a different name.

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