Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona step up interest in Italy right back

TL;DR

Barcelona is intensifying its pursuit of Atalanta right back Marco Palestra, facing competition from several clubs. Arsenal is also interested in Julián Álvarez.

Key points

Barcelona intensifies interest in Marco Palestra
Palestra is a right back from Atalanta
Arsenal also interested in Julián Álvarez
Palestra has made 32 Serie A appearances this season
He is 21 years old and has been on loan at Cagliari

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Barcelona are stepping up their pursuit of Atalanta right back Marco Palestra, while Arsenal remain interested in Julián Álvarez.

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TRENDING RUMORS

Barcelona have intensified their interest in Atalanta defender Marco Palestra as a versatile option for their full back ranks. Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reports that Barça are looking at the 21-year-old, but they face competition for his signature. Arsenal, Manchester City, Juventus, and Inter Milan are also reportedly eyeing up a move for Palestra. The defender has spent the season on loan at Cagliari, where he has made 32 Serie A appearances, and earned a place in the Italian national team squad in March.
Arsenal are firmly interested in a switch for Julián Álvarez this summer, but face a challenge in beating Barcelona to his signature. That's , which reports that Barça are the striker's preferred option this summer, if he does make a move away from . Arsenal continue to look at versatile attacking options in a bid to strengthen their forward line.