Joao Palhinha, the 31-year-old Portuguese international midfielder, was left out of Bayern Munich’s squad for their 3-1 Telekom Cup win over RB Leipzig on Saturday. That’s a huge signal, isn’t it? Especially since Newcastle United has seemingly jumped to the front of the queue for the Bayern man.
Newcastle Jumps Into The Mix For Palhinha
Talks between Bayern and Aston Villa for Palhinha had already broken down, clearing the path for other clubs. Now, Sky Sports reports that Newcastle is in full-on talks with Bayern for a permanent deal. It looks like the Magpies really want this guy, and they are hoping to get a deal over the line before that transfer window slams shut. This isn’t their first rodeo this window either. They had initially gone after Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, but that move collapsed. So now, it’s Palhinha or bust.
Premier League Return Is Palhinha’s Preference
Palhinha’s situation is drawing serious attention from his home country too, with Benfica and Sporting CP reportedly interested in securing his services. But the former Fulham player, who spent last season on loan at Tottenham, has made it clear: he prefers a return to the Premier League. That’s gotta give Newcastle a boost, knowing they might just be his top choice if they can seal the deal.
With the transfer window ticking down, Newcastle is pushing hard for this permanent move. Can they finalize it and bring Palhinha back to the Premier League? We will all be watching to see if they can get this done in the coming days.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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