Arsenal and Tottenham are reportedly eyeing a move for Joao Palhinha.
Palhinha Struggles for Minutes at Bayern
Joao Palhinha’s future at Bayern Munich is in the air this summer. The Portuguese midfielder is facing uncertainty after a quiet season in Germany.
The midfielder joined Bayern from Fulham last summer. But, lack of regular game time has left him unhappy. Despite his current stance to stay and fight for his spot, the situation could shift quickly.
Christian Falk (CF Bayern Insider) suggest that while Palhinha remains loyal to Bayern, there’s strong interest from English clubs. Arsenal and Tottenham might target him to change his decision. Bayern’s higher-ups, however, are reportedly keen on cashing in on the player. This shows that the club may not see him as part of their future plans.
Arsenal & Tottenham Could Sway the Transfer Decision
Both Arsenal and Tottenham will be watching that situation with interest, hoping that Palhinha can be attracted back to the EPL. He did well at Fulham, so he”s already a name most English football fans are familiar with.
The Gunners may not be a good fit for him at the moment. They have already added Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard to their midfield.
On the other hand, Spurs seem more in need of a strong, experienced holding midfielder. With UCL on the cards and a midfield reinforcement is needed. So, they could offer the game time and project that Palhinha is looking for.
Although, the player is still hoping to stay in Germany. But, a return to England could give his career a fresh lift. Ultimately, much depends on whether Palhinha. He might take the opportunity to start fresh with a club that truly needs him. It will be interesting to see what decision does the midfielder takes at the end.
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