Inter Milan are ready to go all-in for Marco Palestra, with the club prepared to offer €35 million plus Carlos Augusto to secure the Atalanta wing-back, and willing to make him a central figure in their project from day one rather than a work in progress.

According to L’Interista, the original plan had been to bring Palestra in as Denzel Dumfries’ understudy.

Indeed, a gradual introduction to allow him to develop at the highest level.

That thinking has been completely abandoned.

The Italy World Cup elimination has accelerated Inter’s shift toward youth.

Alongside Stankovic and Pio Esposito, Palestra is now envisioned as an immediate first-team focal point.

His performance for Italy against Bosnia, one of his first senior international appearances, only strengthened that conviction.

He was the standout player in a squad that fell to penalties and tears.

Palestra At Inter Depends On Carlos Augusto & Dumfries As Premier League Clubs Circle

Inter want Palestra regardless of the price.

The €35 million offer could increase further, and the club are also exploring the possibility of including Carlos Augusto in a separate but connected operation to sweeten the deal for Atalanta.

Whether Palestra starts immediately as first choice depends largely on Dumfries’ future.

Aston Villa, Manchester United and Newcastle are all tracking the Dutchman, making his departure a realistic possibility.

If he leaves, the path is clear for Palestra to take ownership of the right flank.

If Dumfries stays, the young Italian will need to earn his place by outperforming him.

Either way, Inter’s intent is unambiguous, Palestra must be a Nerazzurri player this summer.