Chelsea is swiftly progressing in negotiations to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra, with an agreement between the clubs anticipated within the next 24 hours.

Inter have been working to land the Italy international, 21, for €45million plus €5m in bonuses but an agreement has yet to be reached.

Inter Milan leads the race to sign Marco Palestra from Atalanta in a deal valued above 50 million euros, with Chelsea and Manchester City also interested.