Tottenham Hotspur now face a fresh hurdle in their pursuit of Marco Palestra, with Liverpool stepping up their interest in the Atalanta star.

Tottenham Hotspur could be very active in the transfer market this summer, and they will be keen to strengthen a couple of positions.

The backline is one area that Spurs might look to improve, especially if a few of their established starters are sold or depart the club.

Cristian Romero has been linked with a move away from north London, while Micky van de Ven is also attracting interest from several sides in Europe.

With that in mind, Spurs will undoubtedly look to be proactive when building their squad in the summer, and preparations on that front appear to have started.

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According to CaughtOffside, Tottenham are said to have an eye on Atalanta’s young defender Marco Palestra.

The defender is capable of featuring as a right-back as well as a right midfielder, making him a versatile addition to their backline.

It is claimed that Tottenham have had the 21-year-old on their radar for quite some time, and they have even scouted him in several matches.

We reported last month that Palestra could be a long-term replacement for Pedro...