LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal, Chelsea to battle for Palhinha
Posted Saturday, December 16, 2023 by ESPN
Bayern Munich will reignite their interest in Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha in January, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.
Palhinha was close to joining the German giants in the summer, but sources told ESPN that the €65 million deal collapsed at the last minute as a result of Fulham failing to find a replacement. The Cottagers subsequently moved quickly to agree a new contract with the 28-year-old, but Bayern are still considering making a fresh move.
Liverpool recently emerged as strong contenders for Palhinha's signature either in January or at the end of the season, with manager Jurgen Klopp reported to have made contact with the player's agent. However, Liverpool's interest appears to have cooled following their recent positive form, and now Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with a move instead.
Contracted until 2028 and in good form at Craven Cottage, Palhinha's rising transfer valuation could be a stumbling block for both Arsenal and Chelsea, paving the way for Bayern to complete the move they wanted six months ago.
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