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Top Clubs Target Young Stars: Palestra, El Mala, Anderson

4/9/2026

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Liverpool and Barcelona target Marco Palestra, the 21-year-old right-back on loan at Cagliari, for a fee around €45 million.
Liverpool seeks a more defensively reliable option.
Barcelona aims to enhance its depth with younger players.
Chelsea is pursuing Said El Mala, the 19-year-old forward for FC Cologne who has scored 10 goals this season.
Manchester City is interested in Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who has rejected Manchester United's approach.

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Liverpool and Barcelona target Marco Palestra, the 21-year-old right-back on loan at Cagliari, for a fee around €45 million.
Liverpool seeks a more defensively reliable option.
Barcelona aims to enhance its depth with younger players.
Chelsea is pursuing Said El Mala, the 19-year-old forward for FC Cologne who has scored 10 goals this season.
Manchester City is interested in Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who has rejected Manchester United's approach.