Report: Liverpool and Spurs both keen on €45m Serie A defender

Report: Liverpool and Spurs both keen on €45m Serie A defender Growing interest in Palestra across Premier League Liverpool and Tottenham are positioning themselves for what could become one of the more intriguing defensive transfers of the summer, with Atalanta’s Marco Palestra emerging as a highly coveted target. According to the original source, CaughtOffside , Liverpool are already making “serious preparations” to secure the 21-year-old, signalling intent to move early in what is shaping up to be a competitive market. Palestra, currently gaining valuable experience on loan at Cagliari, has quietly built a reputation as one of Serie A’s most promising young right-backs.

His blend of positional intelligence, attacking contribution and tactical flexibility has not gone unnoticed. With five goal involvements this season, he offers more than just defensive solidity — a modern full-back capable of impacting both phases of play. Tottenham’s scouting presence has also been consistent.

Reports suggest Spurs have monitored Palestra across multiple fixtures, reflecting a long-term recruitment approach under a system that prioritises energetic, technically sound defenders. Photo The Scottish Sun Liverpool’s tactical need for defensive reinforcement Liverpool’s interest is rooted in necessity as much as opportunity. Injuries have disrupted continuity in the right-back position, exposing a lack of depth and reliability over the course of the campaign.

With Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley both struggling to maintain fitness, the need for reinforcement has become increasingly apparent. Palestra fits the profile of a player who can both compete immediately and develop into a long-term solution. His ability to operate in different defensive structures — whether as a traditional full-back or a more advanced wing-back — aligns with Liverpool’s evolving tactical framework.