Tottenham Hotspur are now on the verge of signing Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha, according to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg.
Tottenham have been relatively quiet in the summer transfer window so far, with Mohammed Kudus the only senior addition, joining the club from West Ham United. Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel have also signed permanent deals with Spurs, but both players spent last season on loan at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Up next for Spurs appears to be adding bodies in the middle of the park. The capital club have entered a new era after Thomas Frank was appointed as manager, joining the club from Brentford, while they are also preparing for the return of Champions League football after qualifying last season.
Sky Sports: Palhinha 'On the Verge' of Joining Tottenham
A deal is almost complete
Reporting on X, Sky Sports reporter Plettenberg has confirmed that Tottenham are now on the verge of completing the signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Palhinha. Only the final details remain between the former Fulham man and Spurs, with an agreement between the two clubs almost complete.
Palhinha, described as 'world-class' by journalist Dom Smith, looks set to join Thomas Frank's side on an initial loan deal, which could be a smart move for the north London club. The Portuguese international is now 30 years old, so investing a significant sum on him won't make sense from a financial perspective, but he's a player capable of making an immediate impact in the short term.
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