Barcelona is looking to add defensive depth in the full-back positions this summer.
Palestra spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Cagliari, where his performances have steadily improved, earning him a call-up to the Italian national team.
However, Barcelona’s potential signing faces competition due to growing interest from Inter Milan. The Nerazzurri are keen on acquiring Palestra as part of a transfer chain that might see Denzel Dumfries move to Real Madrid.
Other clubs linked with Palestra include Manchester City, Arsenal, and Juventus. His market value is reported to be around €30 million.
For Barcelona, any concrete attempt to sign Palestra might depend on resolving the futures of current full-backs Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde, as well as Joao Cancelo.
At this stage, Inter’s involvement and Madrid’s pursuit of Dumfries appear to have shifted momentum, suggesting that Barcelona could face challenges in securing the deal. Nonetheless, this transfer saga is expected to be closely watched over the summer.
