Following lengthy negotiations and final medical checks, Marco Palestra has completed a transfer to Chelsea from Atalanta. The defender is now fully registered and eligible for selection for his new team. It's a statement signing for Chelsea, who have moved quickly to finalise the deal ahead of the close of the window, with fans salivating at the thought of seeing their new signing in a Chelsea shirt. After interest from Inter, it was Chelsea who persisted and completed the process. All formal steps are now done, and the player will begin work with his new club immediately. Atalanta have also been linked with Oscar Mingueza and Nicolo Savona while Chelsea are reportedly monitoring Vinicius, Pep Chavarria and Folarin Balogun. Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom and get the latest Chelsea transfer news and rumours direct to your feed.