Bayern Munich are undergoing a major reshuffle in this transfer window. Of the players rumored to leave the Allianz Arena is João Palhinha. Tottenham Hotspur from the Premier League are reportedly interested to onboard the Portuguese international and are working in that direction.
Is it the right time to sell ?
The central midfielder was brought in last season for a hefty sum of €51 million from Fulham FC. Per a report by Kicker’s Frank Linkesch (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), should he be sold, the Premier League is the preferred destination for Palhinha. The report also indicates a transfer price of half the cost paid to acquire him!
After just one full season since his arrival, Bayern could lose more than half the investment made in the CDM position. Considering the lengthy lay-offs due to injuries, the player’s perceived value has also gone down as a result. Bayern are therefore left in a dilemma. Either give the 30 year-old Palhinha another season to prove himself or let his value drop further by the next summer.
Spurs readying an offer
Per The Telegraph’s Sam Dean and Mike McGrath, Tottenham Hotspur are interested to acquire João Palhinha. This transfer has a high likelihood of going through as the player looks to head back to the Premier League. And so, the right offer from Spurs could quickly turn this report into reality.
The question then remains, should Bayern cut their losses or take a chance and redeem their investment by keeping Palhinha ?