FC Bayern would have loved to have signed Joao Palhinha as the new six on Deadline Day, but the move fell through in the final meters. For days there has been speculation about another attempt by the German record champions in winter – now the rumors are getting new fuel.
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano claims to have learned that FC Bayern definitely wants to add a defensive midfielder in January and that Joao Palhinha is still the preferred candidate for coach Thomas Tuchel and the club management.
According to reports, people in Munich were very impressed by the attitude of the Portuguese, who decided early on for the German industry leader and blocked all inquiries from other clubs.
According to Romano, a new attempt by Bayern is expected “in the coming months”. The “Evening Standard” had previously made a similar statement.
FC Bayern is waiting for a successor at FC Fulham
Originally, Fulham FC, Palhinha’s employer, had already agreed to the deal with FC Bayern. 65 million euros should flow to London for the clearer.
However, since the Premier League representative was unable to find a replacement so quickly, the transfer still fell through. The Cottagers now have until the winter to find a successor. Talking to Scott McTominay (Manchester United) and Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg (Tottenham Hotspur).
Those responsible have already indicated that FC Bayern Palhinha has not yet given up. “Let’s see. You usually see each other twice in life,” announced CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen on “Sky”.
President Herbert Hainer said in a “double pass”: “We’ll see if we still need it and then try it again with him.” Coach Thomas Tuchel hinted: “He’s playing for Fulham for the first time and we’re playing without him here. We’ll have to see in the winter. Things change sometimes.”