How much Palhinha deal could cost as Tottenham in talks with Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich star Joao Palhinha has been linked with a move to Tottenham this summer.
With news of Morgan Gibbs-White signing a new deal at Nottingham Forest, Tottenham can now turn their attention to other targets.
Spurs had been linked with a move for Palhinha earlier in the summer, though the noise quietened down.
However, Thomas Frank’s side now look to be returning to Bayern Munich with a potential loan move pending for the Portuguese international.
Tottenham will potentially pay all of Palhinha’s weekly wage
There is still expected to be some outgoings at Tottenham this summer, with Juventus showing an interest in signing Yves Bissouma. This could open the door for Palhinha to sign for Spurs.
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The midfielder has shown that he can perform in England after his time with Fulham; however, his move to Munich hasn’t worked out.
With Palhinha now unwanted in Bavaria, Spurs are in talks over a potential loan deal [The Athletic].
According to Capology, Palhinha earns £8.65million a year at Bayern Munich.
Should Tottenham sign the 30-year-old on loan, the Lilywhites would likely have to cover all of his base salary, which means any deal would cost at least £8.65m, plus a potential loan fee.
Munich had been looking for a transfer fee of £21m for Palhinha, but with a lack of suitors, it is looking more likely that the midfielder will head out on loan.
The German giants paid over double the £21m asking price for the Portuguese star to bring him in last summer, but are clearly willing to take a loss on Palhinha in a bid to get him off their books.
Palhinha to disrupt Tottenham’s midfield
Last season, the Spurs midfield grew too comfortable.
The North London outfit struggled in the Premier League due to several fitness issues and should go into the 2025/26 campaign with better squad depth.
Their lack of competition last season led the likes of Bissouma to take his place in midfield for granted, and whether he leaves or not in the coming weeks, he must improve.
Bissouma has failed to live up to expectations and perform consistently in N17, and replacing him with Palhinha seems like a no-brainer.