FC Bayern was looking for a six for the whole transfer summer. Only in the last few days did Joao Palhinha from FC Fulham emerge as a new ideal candidate. And the record champions can certainly have hopes that the Portuguese will move to Munich before the deadline day.
As “Sky” reporter Florian Plettenberg reports, the 28-year-old already agrees with FC Bayern. There was a “complete verbal agreement” with the player side, the journalist said on Twitter on Thursday afternoon.
The Portuguese now wants to switch to the Bundesliga and is putting pressure on his club. Meanwhile, there is still a problem between Bayern and the Premier League club with regard to the possible transfer fee – although there is probably progress.
According to Plettenberg, FC Bayern is now ready to pay 65 million euros for the defensive midfielder. Previously, there was only talk of 50 to 60 million euros.
The first offers from Munich were still too low for Fulham. The Londoners have a transfer fee of at least 80 million euros in mind.
The change to FC Bayern is still stuck
In addition, according to information from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, it is impossible for Fulham to let Palhinha go without first committing a replacement.
The Premier League club has reportedly been offered a number of players in the last few hours. Fulham are quite willing to find an alternative, said Plettenberg.
Palhinha himself is meanwhile preparing for his departure to Munich after taking part in team training at Fulham on Thursday.
The 28-year-old Portuguese is one of the best ball conquerors in the Premier League. In his first season on the island, the 21-time national player was one of Fulham’s top performers right away. The Lisbon native made 40 competitive games in which he scored four goals.
According to “Sky”, Joao Palhinha is Bayern head coach Thomas Tuchel’s dream player. It will be seen on Friday whether a transfer will take place. Then the transfer window in the Bundesliga closes at 6 p.m.