Chelsea to Outbid Inter for Marco Palestra
Short overview
Inter Milan will not improve their €45m plus €5m add-ons offer for Marco Palestra. Chelsea is set to offer a total package well in excess of €50m to Atalanta and the player.
Inter Milan will not improve their proposal for Marco Palestra after offering €45 million plus €5 million in add-ons, according to sources. Chelsea is now expected to submit a total package well in excess of €50 million to both Atalanta and the player.
Inter are waiting for a final answer after Palestra had guaranteed them priority for weeks. Chelsea's offer will be higher, potentially swaying the deal.
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