Report: Man United eyeing €35-40m-rated Serie A sensation to fix key weakness

Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United, looks on during a training session. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images) Atalanta defender Marco Palestra has attracted a lot of interest with his performances during his loan spell at Cagliari. The 20-year-old right back is highly rated across Europe, and several clubs are monitoring his progress. According to CaughtOffside, Manchester United are interested in the defender as well.Man United could use Marco PalestraIt is no secret that they need more quality and depth in the full-back areas. Ruben Amorim prefers a formation which is heavily dependent on his wing-backs, and Palestra could be the ideal fit for Manchester United. He is a reliable defender, and he is very good going forward. He could add a new dimension to the Manchester United attack.Diogo Dalot is a good player, but he is not a wing-back, and he has not been able to contribute at both ends of the pitch properly. Noussair Mazraoui has not been impeccable either.Man United watching €60m star for months, Amorim views him as “key piece” in his systemCan Man United sign Palestra?Marco Palestra of Cagliari in action during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and AS Roma at Stadio Sant’Elia on December 07, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)The defender is valued at around €35-40 million. Manchester United certainly have the resources to afford him, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for the player in the coming months. The defender is highly rated at Atalanta, and they might not want to lose him anytime soon. They will hope that he can return to the club from his loan and establish himself as a key player for them.It remains to be seen how the situation develops. The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be exciting for the young defender. It would be a huge step up in his career. Manchester United are among the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them will be hard to turn down.Even if they are forced to sell the player, they will probably hope to recoup a premium for him. With several clubs interested, it would not be a surprise if there is a bidding war for him in the summer of 2026.Journalist reveals real reason why Mainoo is not a Man Utd starter under Amorim