Bayern could lose out on Fulham's Palhinha again

Posted Saturday, January 06, 2024 by ESPN

Bayern Munich have a verbal agreement with Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha but could see their move fall through again, as has been reported by Sky Sports Deutschland.

The Cottagers convinced the 28-year-old to stay in the summer, offering the midfielder a new contract that lasts until the summer of 2028 and has a significantly increased salary.

Fulham are said to have made a promise that if Palhinha wanted to move in January, the club would reduce their demands to €65 million -- and they are now standing firm with a valuation of at least €60m.

Bayern are not willing to meet that sum and the Portugal international is deemed to be too expensive, so there is no inquiry or offer.

Even so, the deal is not completely closed, especially as Palhinha is intent on signing for Bayern and isn't interested in any other club despite being linked with Arsenal and Liverpool.

He also wants to leave Fulham this winter and is hoping that a solution can be reached that would allow him to do that, while Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel is keen to sign somebody who can play in the holding six position.

Palhinha has continued to impress in his 17 Premier League appearances so far this season, even scoring twice and providing an assist.

Bayern could lose out on Fulham's Palhinha again
Bayern Munich are looking to see if they can get Fulham's Joao Palhinha this time around after missing out on him in the summer.