Palestra to City, Palladino doubt, Koné chase

City circling for Palestra

Manchester City are leading the race to sign your right-back Marco Palestra, valued at £35M. The 20-year-old has impressed enough to catch Pep Guardiola's eye, and City are reportedly lining him up as one of their first moves in the upcoming window. Losing a homegrown talent like Palestra stings, but £35M is serious money. (1)

Palladino on shaky ground

Your manager's position is far from secure. Reports in Italy suggest Raffaele Palladino has not convinced the club hierarchy, and Atalanta could look for a new coach next season. After the emotional high of the Europa League triumph, the current campaign hasn't matched expectations. (2)

Chivu wants Koné, but it won't be easy

Cristian Chivu has made Roma midfielder Manu Koné his priority target. The problem? Inter are also keen, and Roma have slapped a high price tag on the Frenchman. Atalanta have the pull of guaranteed playing time, but winning a bidding war against Inter is never straightforward. (3)

Sources

  • 1. mancitynews.com — Man City ‘Lead’ Race For £35M Rated Right-Back As Maresca Lines Up 1st Signing
  • 2. sportnews.snai.it — Calciomercato Atalanta: chi sarà l’allenatore del prossimo anno?
  • 3. corrieredellosport.it — Chivu, occhi solo per Koné: l'Inter lo vuole, la Roma può sacrificarlo ma il prezzo è alto

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