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João Palhinha Transfer from FC Bayern München to Tottenham Hotspur

Sources have confirmed that Bayern Munich have given Thomas Frank clearance to sign Joao Palhinha permanently. The Bundesliga champions reportedly have no plans to reintegrate Palhinha, will not recall him, and intend to sell him next summer or sooner if Spurs wish. Spurs are interested in the option and have had reassurances that Bayern do not intend to give the player a fresh chance. Palhinha himself has admitted his love for Spurs during an interview on international duty this week, stating he owes Frank a great deal. Hinting at a permanent move, the 30-year-old said he has had chances at Tottenham that he did not have before and feels complete confidence in the people who wanted him at the club, namely the manager.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Joao Palhinha permanently at the end of the season and have an option to make the move permanent for a fee of £26 million. According to Ben Jacobs on GMS, Tottenham are impressed with his performances and are looking to keep him at the club for the long term.

According to a report from German publication BILD, Bayern Munich are hoping that Tottenham will exercise the option to sign Joao Palhinha permanently at the end of the season. The North London club will have to pay a fee of around £27 million for the £135,000-a-week midfielder. Palhinha has done quite well at Tottenham Hotspur and is now a key player for them. The Portuguese international is also hoping to join Tottenham permanently, as he is enjoying his football at the London club and will look to sort out his long-term future. He does not have a future at Bayern Munich, and returning to the Bundesliga will not be the preferred option for him.

According to transfer journalist Ben Jacobs, Joao Palhinha has decided not to continue his career at FC Bayern and hopes Tottenham will sign him permanently after the season. According to TBR Football, Tottenham are so convinced by Palhinha that they want to approach FC Bayern to activate the purchase option as early as winter. Palhinha could be signed permanently for nearly 30 million euros. FC Bayern's management also hope Tottenham will exercise the option, as Palhinha is not part of their plans.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, both Tottenham and Joao Palhinha were very keen on including an option to buy as part of the deal. The player viewed the loan as being contingent on having that option because he would like to be permanently back in the Premier League. Tottenham are considering taking up their option of buying the midfielder permanently.

According to transfer journalist Ben Jacobs, João Palhinha does not want to return to Munich and instead wants to stay permanently at Tottenham Hotspur. João Palhinha hopes that Tottenham Hotspur will exercise the purchase option.

According to Team Talk, Tottenham Hotspur are considering triggering the €30m / £26m buy option included in Joao Palhinha’s loan from Bayern Munich. The report claims they could trigger their clause as early as January because he has impressed Frank, who is keen to sign the midfielder permanently. Spurs are also said to be keen to complete the deal as quickly as possible and are ready to bring the move forward by half a year.

Tottenham have the option to make Joao Palhinha’s loan deal from Bayern Munich permanent for £27million (€31m). According to TBR journalist Graeme Bailey, Tottenham plan to take this option. Graeme Bailey also stated that he fully expects discussions about a permanent deal to begin in January once the transfer window opens. Separately, former Tottenham scout Bryan King told Tottenham Hotspur News that Palhinha is someone Spurs have to bring in permanently and that he thinks the club will try to get that deal done as quickly as possible.

Bild reports on João Palhinha's recent transfer from Bayern to Tottenham and his subsequent performance. João Palhinha caused a penalty during a test match against Bayern, just five days after his transfer from Bayern to Tottenham. The transfer involved a loan fee of 7 million euros with a purchase option of 30 million euros in summer 2026.

Tottenham Hotspur will pay a loan fee of up to seven million euros for João Palhinha and can sign him permanently for 30 million euros. Originally, the loan fee was reported to be five million euros with a purchase option of 25 million euros. Tottenham will also cover Palhinha's salary, which is up to ten million euros. FC Bayern made the departure official yesterday evening. Palhinha had no prospects for playing time under Vincent Kompany.

Tuttomercato reports on João Palhinha's loan move to Tottenham from FC Bayern. João Palhinha joins Tottenham on loan from FC Bayern with an option to make the transfer permanent next summer. The loan is until the end of the 2025/26 season, subject to international clearance and work permit. Tottenham expressed strong interest in him last summer with an investment of more than 50 million euros, but he now returns to the English league where he previously showed his qualities with Fulham.

Joao Palhinha is set to transfer from Bayern Munich to Tottenham Hotspur. While the clubs had reached a consensus, some final details needed to be ironed out regarding the player's terms. According to information from BILD, Palhinha has now finalized an agreement with Tottenham. The Spurs plan to initially take the Portuguese international on loan, with an option to purchase him in 2026 for 30 million euros. Palhinha had already completed a medical examination in Munich on Friday and was excluded from the squad for the match against Lyon due to the imminent transfer. Bayern's sporting director, Christoph Freund, mentioned that if everything proceeds smoothly, the transfer will not be prolonged and will occur soon.

João Palhinha is reportedly set for a loan move to Tottenham Hotspur. The negotiations are advanced to the extent that Palhinha was omitted from Bayern's squad for the friendly match against Lyon to avoid any injury that might jeopardize the deal. As per BILD information, the clubs have agreed on a one-year loan with an option to buy for around 30 million euros. Palhinha joined Bayern from Fulham in the summer of 2024 for approximately 50 million euros.

Bild reports on Joao Palhinha's potential transfer to Tottenham. Joao Palhinha completed his medical examination in Munich. The clubs have agreed on a loan deal. There are still final details to be clarified on the player's side, causing a slight delay in the transfer. Tottenham will initially loan Palhinha with a purchase option for 2026 valued at 30 million euros. Tottenham will take over Palhinha's entire salary package, which includes a base salary of 8.1 million euros, potentially rising to 10 million euros with bonuses.

João Palhinha is set to return to England on a loan to Tottenham Hotspur. A purchase option of 30 million euros has been agreed upon. This deal could result in a financial loss for FC Bayern, who previously paid 51 million euros to Fulham for Palhinha. According to 'The Athletic', Palhinha will undergo medical examinations in Germany today, with an official announcement expected afterwards. Internally, some FC Bayern players were reportedly not convinced of Palhinha's abilities, leading to this decision.

Tottenham have agreed a loan deal with Bayern Munich for Joao Palhinha. The deal includes a €30m buy option clause for Tottenham, which is not mandatory. Spurs will cover 100% of Palhinha's salary during the loan, which exceeds €10 million gross per year. Palhinha is open to making the move permanent at the end of the 2025/26 campaign, and was keen to complete a permanent switch right away, but Tottenham opted for an initial loan. The transfer is confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, who stated that the final green light from Bayern has been received, and Palhinha will travel for medical tests.

Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha. Tottenham have agreed personal terms with the player and are in advanced talks with Bayern, with the transfer at the final stages. The transfer is initially a loan with an option to buy next summer. Palhinha's wages, understood to be £200,000 a week, will be covered in full by Tottenham. Other reports suggested the buy clause is mandatory, but Fabrizio Romano has refuted this.

Tottenham Hotspur have intensified their pursuit of Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha, entering into serious discussions with both the German club and the player’s agents. The 30-year-old Portuguese international is reportedly becoming more open to leaving Bavaria, due to his frustration with limited playing time under manager Vincent Kompany. Tottenham are actively assessing the terms of a potential loan deal and have communicated their intentions to Bayern sporting director Max Eberl. Spurs consider Palhinha a valuable short-term addition to bolster their midfield options. Although Bayern Munich are not eager to part with Palhinha, they are willing to entertain substantial offers that align with their valuation.

Tottenham is negotiating with Bayern Munich for a possible loan of João Palhinha, as a contingency if Bissouma or Bentancur leave when their contracts expire next summer.

Bayern Munich have informed Tottenham Hotspur that they are free to sign Joao Palhinha. Tottenham are preparing a sizeable offer to bring him back to the Premier League. Thomas Frank is keen to strengthen Tottenham's midfield after a disappointing season. Constructive talks have been held between Spurs and Bayern. Tottenham are planning a £45M bid, encouraged by Bayern's openness to sell. Bayern is looking to recoup as much of the €55m they paid Fulham for Palhinha. The price could potentially drop to €40m, and even further to €25m or €30m, according to journalist Christian Falk.

A Bola reports on the genuine interest Tottenham has in João Palhinha and their initial approach with his camp. Tottenham have genuine interest in João Palhinha and have made an initial approach with his camp. There is no formal proposal to Bayern yet. The transfer is under discussion, with more developments expected in the coming weeks. Bayern is expected to ask for a fee between 25 and 30 million euros, trying to recover part of the nearly 50 million euros they paid for him.

Bild reports on Tottenham's interest in Joao Palhinha, highlighting the differing preferences between the clubs regarding his transfer. Tottenham has shown interest in Joao Palhinha and prefers to loan him. Bayern Munich, however, would rather sell the player and would be open to discussions starting at a transfer fee of around 25 million euros. Joao Palhinha himself would prefer to stay at Bayern and prove himself, due to the club's crowded central midfield roster.

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign Joao Palhinha during the summer transfer window. They are hoping to sign him for £20 million, but Bayern Munich are holding out for a fee of around £30 million. Joao Palhinha has been unable to establish himself at Bayern Munich, and a move would be ideal for him. Tottenham view him as a needed addition for physicality and defensive cover in the midfield. He has previously shown his ability in the Premier League. Tottenham can offer him Champions League football. The difference in valuation is not substantial, suggesting a potential agreement.

Team Talk reports on Tottenham Hotspur's interest in signing Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich. Tottenham Hotspur are ready to accelerate talks to sign Joao Palhinha after encouragement from Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich are willing to take losses to facilitate the move. Palhinha moved to Bayern Munich from Fulham for £48m last summer. However, the transfer hasn't worked out as expected, and Bayern are ready to cut their losses. Bayern's asking price has been dropping rapidly, with estimates between €25m (£21.6m) and €30m (£25.9m).

Team Talk has reported that Tottenham Hotspur is interested in acquiring Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich. It is understood that Tottenham Hotspur has contacted Bayern Munich regarding a potential transfer for Joao Palhinha. Palhinha, who plays as a defensive midfielder, joined Bayern Munich last summer from Fulham for £47 million. However, he has struggled to secure playing time under Vincent Kompany, having made only 25 appearances in all competitions due to injuries and form issues. Tottenham is considering signing the Portuguese international to address a significant gap in their midfield. The fee that Bayern is reportedly asking for is around £30 million, although there are concerns that salary demands could pose a challenge. Tottenham has not dismissed the possibility of making an offer if Palhinha becomes available.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering signing Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha, who has struggled to find form since joining the German club. The Portuguese international, previously successful at Fulham, is linked with a return to the Premier League. Tottenham, needing a reliable defensive midfielder, have contacted Bayern Munich, who bought Palhinha for £47 million. With the World Cup approaching, Palhinha aims to regain his form and make an impact at Tottenham, especially as Yves Bissouma is expected to leave the club. This move aligns with Tottenham's recent signings, including Mohammed Kudus, amid rumours of interest in Morgan Gibbs-White.

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