Chelsea are poised to make Atalanta defender Marcos Palestra their first signing of the summer after hijack Inter Milan’s pursuit.The 21-year-old Italy international, a full back and wing back who can play on either flank, spent the last season on loan at Cagliari. While there, he was named Serie A defender of the year in the end-of-campaign awards.Chelsea consider his versatility impressive and a tool for new manager Xabi Alonso.Inter Milan have been trying to finalise a deal for the last week and have offered to pay £38million plus £4.3m in add-ons – but Chelsea were willing to seal a deal worth more than £48m. It is understood that the Blues expect to complete a deal in the next 24 hours.Palestra has been offered better personal terms than Inter were able to offer and he is now willing to take up the challenge of moving to the Premier League. Chelsea already have players arriving on pre-agreements this summer, such as Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg, Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon, and Dastan Satpayev from Kairat. Chelsea are looking to hijack Inter Milan’s move for £51.8million-rated defender Marco PalestraPalestra would represent their first new signing of the summer. They have already began conducting business with Marc Cucurella sold to Real Madrid for a total package worth £51.8m.Alonso is due to officially begin work as Chelsea manager as of July 1.Daily Mail Sport revealed early this month that Palestra was a prime target for Newcastle United but they were aware competition for his signing was fierce. He made his international debut for Italy this year.Have you paid attention to the action so far? Try our World Cup quiz HERE